Glory’s near: An underwater shot showing Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen on his way to winning the men’s 800m freestyle gold. — AFP
DANIEL Wiffen made history as the first Irishman to win an Olympic swimming gold medal, shedding tears as the enormity of the achievement sunk in.
The 23-year-old hit the wall first in 7:38.19, the fifth-fastest time ever, to be crowned 800m freestyle champion in La Defense Arena.
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