Daniel Wiffen Creates a New Olympic Record, Clinches Gold Medal in Men's 800 M Freestyle Swimming Event at Paris Olympics 2024
Daniel Wiffen has won the first gold medal for Ireland. Daniel Wiffen also created a new Olympic record after defeating Bobby Finke and Gregorio Paltrinieri.
Ireland's Daniel Wiffen won the gold medal in the men's 800m freestyle swimming event at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 edging over USA's Bobby Finke and Italy's Gregorio Paltrinieri. Daniel Wiffen also created a new Olympic record. Daniel Wiffin finished with a time of 7:38.19 to create a new Olympic record in the men's 800m freestyle. Ireland only has a single gold medal in the Paris Olympics 2024 courtesy of Daniel Wiffen. Simone Biles Becomes Most Decorated US Olympic Gymnast With 8 Medals, Leads Team USA to Gold in Women's Artistic Team All-Around Event at Paris Olympics 2024.
Daniel Wiffen Creates a New Olympic Record
ANOTHER #OLYMPICRECORD!
Daniel Wiffen takes it in men’s 800m freestyle! 🇮🇪@TeamIreland | @WorldAquatics | #Swimming #Paris2024 | #OMEGA | #OMEGAOfficialTimekeeper pic.twitter.com/8u2XDHpl02— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 30, 2024
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