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Swimming News / SwimSwam / April 24

The Pursuit of Excellence: Daniel Wiffen Re-Signs With FINIS

By SwimSwam Partner Content on SwimSwam Courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam partner. We’re excited to share that Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen is continuing his partnership with FINIS.

Daniel Wiffen News / SwimSwam / April 16

Daniel Wiffen Puts Up World’s #2 1500 Free Time To Close Out Irish Championships

By Retta Race on SwimSwam Saturday, April 12th – Wednesday, April 16th Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre, Dublin, Ireland LCM (50m) SwimSwam Preview

Daniel Wiffen News / SwimSwam / April 14

Daniel Wiffen Collects Gold #2 At 2025 Irish Open Championships

By Retta Race on SwimSwam Saturday, April 12th – Wednesday, April 16th Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre, Dublin, Ireland LCM (50m) SwimSwam Preview

Swimming News / SwimSwam / April 14

‘Disappointed’ Daniel Wiffen Posts World’s #1 800 Free At Irish Championships

By Retta Race on SwimSwam Saturday, April 12th – Wednesday, April 16th Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre, Dublin, Ireland LCM (50m) SwimSwam Preview

Swimming News / SwimSwam / April 12

Walshe Nears Lifetime Bests, Shortt Leads Men’s 100 Back At Irish Championships

By Retta Race on SwimSwam Saturday, April 12th – Wednesday, April 16th Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre, Dublin, Ireland LCM (50m) SwimSwam Preview

Swimming News / SwimSwam / April 10

Daniel Wiffen, Mona McSharry Headed To Irish Open Championships

By Retta Race on SwimSwam Saturday, April 12th – Wednesday, April 16th Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre, Dublin, Ireland LCM (50m) Meet Central Psych Sheet The 2025 Irish Open Championships represent another World Championships Trials meet among those being held around the world during the month of April.

'I don’t feel famous, it’s more people being inspired' - Wiffen targeting world record at Irish Open Champs

Daniel Wiffen speaks to The 42 ahead of his return to action in Dublin later this month.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / March 12

Duncan Scott, Daniel Wiffen & Freya Colbert Lead Edinburgh International Entries

By Retta Race on SwimSwam Friday, March 14th – Sunday, March 16th Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh, Scotland LCM (50m) Meet Central Start List Results Livestream The 2025 Edinburgh International Swim Meet kicks off March 14th with a large British contingent set to take to the Royal Commonwealth Pool.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / February 14

Daniel Wiffen & James Guy Among Olympians Making Waves At 2025 BUCS LC Championships

By Retta Race on SwimSwam Friday, February 14th – Sunday, February 16th Ponds Forge International Swimming Centre, Sheffield, England LCM (50m) SwimSwam

Swimming News / SwimSwam / February 11

James Guy, Daniel Wiffen, Angharad Evans Lead Stacked BUCS LC Championships Entries

By Retta Race on SwimSwam Friday, February 14th – Sunday, February 16th Ponds Forge International Swimming Centre, Sheffield, England LCM (50m) Meet Central

Swimming News / SwimSwam / January 28

Video: Wiffen Twins Visit Cal In Latest Vlog

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen and his twin brother Nathan recently released a YouTube vlog from Cal, where the two Irish national teamers went to visit the college for what appears to be the first time.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / January 17

Olympic Champion Daniel Wiffen Considering Joining NCAA: “Only Cal”

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam One of the best distance swimmers in the world is contemplating making a move to the NCAA, and his sights are set on only one team.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / November 25

Paralympic Gold Medallist Ellen Keane Inducted Into Swim Ireland Hall of Fame

By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam Ellen Keane was inducted into the Swim Ireland Hall of Fame at the organization’s 2024 Awards ceremony earlier this month.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / November 21

Ellen Walshe, Tom Fannon, Nathan Wiffen Lead Irish Charge For Budapest

By Retta Race on SwimSwam December 10th – December 15th Duna Arena, Budapest, Hungary SCM (25m) Meet Central Although we knew the Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen opted out of competing at next month’s Short Course World Championships we now know who will be representing the nation in Budapest, Hungary.

Daniel Wiffen on living with fame, new plans for LA 2028, and competing with his brother

The 42 sit down with Daniel and Nathan Wiffen as they reveal big plans for the next Olympic cycle.

Rugby News / The42 / August 22

Minister for Sport announces €500,000 funding as part of first-ever national swimming strategy

Olympic and world champion Daniel Wiffen joined Minister Thomas Byrne in announcing the strategy.

Catch up on Premier League drama quicker than it takes Daniel Wiffen to win Olympic gold

From the transfers you may have missed – and can’t believe – to the changes on the horizon in England’s top flight.

Swimming News / FirstSportz / August 13
'I’m retiring from open water,' Olympian Daniel Wiffen ‘rushed’ to hospital after swimming in River Seine during Paris Olympics

'I’m retiring from open water,' Olympian Daniel Wiffen ‘rushed’ to hospital after swimming in River Seine during Paris Olympics

Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen laments not being part of the Closing Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Games after getting hospitalized due to an infection. He later revealed he was “unwell with a bug” infection after his swim in the River Seine.

Swimming News / 5 GOATs / August 12
Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen misses Olympics closing ceremony due to hospitalization after Seine swim

Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen misses Olympics closing ceremony due to hospitalization after Seine swim

Despite bringing home gold and bronze medals for Ireland, Daniel Wiffen’s Olympic Games ended on a low note after the swimmer had to miss the closing ceremonies this weekend.

Swimming News / FirstSportz / August 8
Game of Thrones extra actor brags getting ‘FREE’ gold medal at Paris Olympics 2024

Game of Thrones extra actor brags getting ‘FREE’ gold medal at Paris Olympics 2024

Daniel Wiffen uploaded a YouTube video giving the people a sneak peek at the free goodies he received at the Paris Olympics. The Olympic champion killed it at the Olympics with his terrific performance.

Rugby News / The42 / July 30

'Can I do this?' - Wiffen beats the nerves and then the world

Daniel Wiffen explains how he conquered some rare unease to set a new Olympic record and win gold.

Rugby News / The42 / July 30

Olympics Daily with Cooney and O'Carroll: Episode 7

Daniel Wiffen has become the first man to win an Olympic medal for Ireland in the pool – and it’s a golden one. Gav and Sinéad were there to witness both

Rugby News / The42 / July 28

'The best scenario would be two golds' - Daniel Wiffen exudes a rare confidence

Wiffen has his sights firmly set on Olympic glory in the pool.

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