Messages of congratulations have been pouring in for Daniel Wiffen after he won a gold medal for Ireland at the Paris Olympics last night.

Hailing from Magheralin on the Armagh-Down border, Wiffen became the first Irish man to win an Olympic swimming medal where storming to gold in a time of 7:38.19 in the 800m Freestyle, setting a new personal best, national record, European and Olympic record in the process.

While both Armagh and Down may claim him, the new Olympic champion referenced the Orchard County's All-Ireland win on Sunday and how he felt the stars were aligning before last night's historic victory.

Either way, we're all very proud of him!

 

🥇 ARMAGH GOES GOLD AGAIN 🏊

Here Daniel Wiffen’s twin can be seen watching the Armagh game on Sunday before watching his brother grab Gold at the Paris Olympics today!!

Well done to Daniel Wiffen! The pride of Armagh (past pupil of St Pat’s Armagh) & Ireland along with our… pic.twitter.com/fa1AojBGD0

— Armagh_GAA (@Armagh_GAA) July 30, 2024

Congratulations to Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen from Magheralin who won the Gold Medal for Ireland in the pool this evening.

A wonderful achievement for Daniel, and joy for his family and the community of Magheralin. pic.twitter.com/jhb50Z7Mqh

— Official Down GAA (@officialdowngaa) July 30, 2024

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