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Daniel Wiffen becomes first Irishman to break swimming world record

Armagh swimmer breaks world record in 800 metre freestyle en route to gold medal in Romania

Daniel Wiffen of Ireland celebrates his victory. Photograph: Daniel Mihailescu/AFP via Getty
Daniel Wiffen of Ireland celebrates his victory. Photograph: Daniel Mihailescu/AFP via Getty
Ian O'Riordan
Sun Dec 10 2023 - 20:44

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Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan is an Irish Times sports journalist writing on athletics