Daniel Wiffen’s Olympic gold medal victory sparked joy both north and south of the border this week, but questions over the swimmer’s home county soon emerged.
The 23-year-old won gold in the 800m freestyle in Paris on Tuesday night, and his family were there to celebrate with him.
Down GAA posted on X, formerly Twitter, to congratulate Wiffen: “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.”
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
Armagh were also quick to claim Wiffen.
Armagh GAA posted: “ARMAGH GOES GOLD AGAIN. Here Daniel Wiffen’s twin can be…
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