At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Dan Wiffen became the first Irish swimmer to win a gold medal in swimming since 1996. After winning double distance gold at the 2024 World Championships earlier this year, the Loughborough resident swam a gutsy race in the 800 free and came out on top ahead of USA’s defending champion, Bobby Finke.
Wiffen explains the mindset that helped him achieve this feat and how he celebrated afterward. The distance specialist also debriefs his first (and last) foray into open water after competing in the 10k race in the Seine River.
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So refreshing to watch such a natural and down to earth athlete being so open about his journey.
Great interview!
He’s so candid and interesting! Love listening to him
Great swim by him and even more importantly he woke Bobby up and made him change his plan in the 1500 which helped him set a WR in 1500.
Wiffen said you Aint’t “Finking me” on the last 50!