NI sporting hero Daniel Wiffen ‘really proud' to donate £25k Olympic fund to former Armagh school
He won gold in the 800m freestyle and bronze in the 1,500m freestyle for Team Ireland in the French capital.
Sharing photos as he returned to old school St Patrick's Grammar in Armagh, the athlete was pictured with current pupils at the school and the Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin.
In a post on social media, Wiffen said: 'From Armagh to Paris and back again.
'Really proud to donate my full £25,000 Olympic Legacy fund to St Patrick's Grammar School Armagh – the school that believed in me from the very beginning.
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"Their support meant everything on my journey to becoming an Olympic Champion
'When I heard about the Legacy of Paris programme, I knew straight away where the funding should go. The school had plans for a new gym to support local athletes, but funding was a challenge. This donation helped bring that vision to life.
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'It was a special moment to return with my brothers Nathan Wiffen and Ben Wiffen to open the new facility – one that will inspire future swimmers, GAA stars, hurlers, hoopers and more
'Massive thanks to Mr Clarke, Archbishop Eamon Martin and the whole school community for the warm welcome and continued belief.
'Legacy isn't just about medals — it's about giving others the chance to dream too.'
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