Daniel Wiffen rushed to hospital
Daniel Wiffen rushed to hospital

Daniel Wiffen rushed to hospital

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Daniel Wiffen, the Irish swimmer who won gold in the 800m freestyle and bronze in the 1500m at the Paris Olympics, was rushed to the hospital due to a stomach bug, preventing him from serving as the flag bearer at the closing ceremony. Wiffen expressed disappointment over missing this opportunity, stating on social media that he is feeling better after treatment. His absence led to rowing gold medallist Fintan McCarthy stepping in alongside swimming bronze medallist Mona McSharry to carry the flag for Ireland. Wiffen's illness followed his participation in a 10km marathon swim in the Seine, where he finished 18th amidst concerns about water quality. Despite the setback, he looks forward to celebrating with his teammates during a homecoming event in Dublin. Wiffen’s performance at the Olympics capped off a remarkable year, following victories at the European Championships and World Championships.

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