Record
Holder
IRISH OLYMPIC SWIMMER
2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES SILVER MEDAL
Daniel has represented Ireland at Olympic (Tokyo 2020), World Championship and European Championship level, and Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games, in the 2022 Commonwealth Games, he won the silver medal in the 1500m freestyle.
In December 2022, Daniel broke the European record for the 800 metres freestyle, becoming the first Irish man to hold a recognised European record in swimming. His swim was also the fourth fastest in history.
In April 2023, Daniel World Ranking was the following:
1500m Freestyle World Ranking No.1
800m Freestyle World Ranking No.1
400m Freestyle World Ranking No.2
Daniel trains with other international Olympic athletes in the prestigious distance training squad in Loughborough where he also studies Computer Science.
Daniel is also a part-time actor and has been in shows such as Game of Thrones, Frankenstein Chronicles, and CBBC dramas.
Daniel identical twin Nathan is also an elite swimmer.
Daniel also has YouTube channel called Wiffen Twins where he posts weekly Vlogs and Race Highlights.
DANIEL WIFFEN
IN THE MEDIA
DANIEL WIFFEN
IN THE MEDIA
DANIEL WIFFEN
IN THE MEDIA
DANIEL WIFFEN
IN THE MEDIA
DANIEL WIFFEN
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Daniel Wiffen // Come to the Commonwealth Games with me
DANIEL WIFFEN
IN THE MEDIA
Daniel Wiffen // A Day in the Life of an Olympian
DANIEL WIFFEN
IN THE MEDIA
Daniel Wiffen // 800m Freestyle – Olympics 2021