For Daniel Wiffen, it was the beginning of his open water career. And, in all likelihood, the ending. The star of Olympic swimming for Ireland, Wiffen dove into the Seine River on a breezy morning to try something different. The rough-and-tumble world of open water.
Brazil’s Guilherme Costa, left, and Ireland ’s Daniel Wiffen , right, compete during the marathon swimming men’s 10km competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. Ireland ’s Daniel Wiffen celebrates after crossing the finish line at the end of the marathon swimming men’s 10km competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France.
“The reason why it was the worst is because it’s the most painful thing I’ve ever done. But in terms of best, I’m happy to say that I’m an Olympic open water swimmer, dual-sport athlete and a contact-sport athlete now as well,” he said, smiling all the way through his rather convoluted reasoning. He held court several times in the mixed zone, bantering playfully with the media and making a pitch for more followers to his. He seemed to thoroughly relish the idea of becoming a sporting hero in his homeland while inspiring others to follow his lead.will win either a gold or a silver medal when she fights Yang Liu of China in the final of the women’s welterweight division.
“I mean, my neck is a little bit sore from all those medals that I’ve got,” he quipped, sounding more playful that boasting.Wiffen couched his retirement announcement ever so slightly, saying “never say never.” But he’s pretty sure this was it. “It will be my last race,” Wiffen said. “But I love watching open water, and I think it’s a great sport. And to be honest, I think it could get a lot better. It’s gonna keep progressing and progressing. It’s gonna become like one of the best sports at the Olympics.”“I’m amazed for myself,” Wiffen said. “I set my sights on becoming an Olympic champion, and I did that.”
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