Latest news with #Wiffen
Irish Independent
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Daniel Wiffen withdraws from World Aquatics Championships in Singapore
The Irishman finished eighth in the final of the 800m freestyle on Wednesday but admitted he was struggling with a stomach problem, saying he felt 'really weak' after the semi-final on Tuesday. "Unfortunately, Daniel Wiffen has had to withdraw, on medical grounds and due to the ongoing effects of appendicitis he dealt with in June, from the remainder of competition at the World Aquatics," Swim Ireland confirmed.. Wiffen led the field through the opening 350 metres of the 800m final on Wednesday, but faded in the latter half to come home in 7:58.56, nearly 14 seconds off his personal best. The 24-year-old later revealed he had been struggling with stomach issues during the race. "Obviously not my best showing, from last year winning the Olympics to coming eighth in the final,' Wiffen said after the race. "But honestly, I'm happy to be in the final, still progressing, still getting those nerves up. You know, that's what sport's about, trying to get myself uncomfortable, and I was definitely uncomfortable in that race. "I'm pretty sure I was leading at one point and then I got to 400m and then my stomach was in pieces but, you know, I'm happy to be in the final, I'm happy to represent Ireland again in a final.''
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Thank you for the support' – Wiffen makes difficult career decision after World Championship derailed by appendicitis
DANIEL WIFFEN was withdrawn from the World Aquatics Swimming Championships in Singapore on medical grounds. The Olympic gold medalist has chosen to withdraw as he continues to recover from appendicitis which he had in June. The condition impacted his performance in Wednesday's final of the 800m, in which the And in a statement through Wiffen said: "Just to let everyone know, I have medically withdrawn from the World Championships in Singapore due to the appendicitis that I suffered from in June. "Thank you for all the support in last night's final. Read More on Daniel Wiffen "I wasn't physically at my best, but I will be working towards getting back to full fitness and winning shape soon." The Magheralin native was on world record pace 100m into yesterday's final as he led the pack for the first 300m. He was then quickly caught by Ahmed Jaouadi who went onto win the race and set a third best-ever time in this disciple of 7:36.88. In last year's 800m freestyle, Wiffen made history by becoming the Most read in Sport He won gold in this event last year and did so with a time of 7:40.94, a time which would have missed out on a podium place in this year's high-speed race. Speaking after the final, the 24-year-old said: "I know last time I spoke, I didn't think I was going to make the final but we got in there, we got eighth place, last in the final. Daniel Wiffen reveals 'crazy' interaction with fans after Olympic gold medal "Obviously, not my best showing, from last year winning the Olympics to coming eighth in the final. "But honestly, I'm happy to be in the final, still progressing. "Still getting those nerves up. "That's what sport's about, trying to get myself comfortable and I was definitely comfortable in that race. "I'm pretty sure I was leading at one point, and then I got to the 400 and then my stomach was in pieces. "So, not my best showing but I'm happy to be in the final, happy to represent Ireland again in the final." 1 Daniel Wiffen has withdrawn from the World Aquatics Swimming Championships Credit: Ian MacNicol/Sportsfile
Irish Examiner
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Daniel Wiffen pulls out of remainder of World Aquatics Championships
Ireland's Olympic and world champion Daniel Wiffen has been forced to withdraw from the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore due to illness. Wiffen surrendered one of his world titles when finishing eighth in the men's 800m freestyle. Wiffen suffered with appendicitis in June and after the race he complained about ongoing stomach issues. But he now decided to pull out of the remained of competition, citing medical advice. Swim Ireland said: "Unfortunately, Daniel Wiffen has had to withdraw, on medical grounds and due to the ongoing effects of appendicitis he dealt with in June, from the remainder of competition at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships in Singapore." Wiffen added: "Just to let everyone know I have medically withdrawn from the World Championships in Singapore due to the appendicitis that I suffered from in June. Thank you for all the support in last night's final. I wasn't physically at my best, but I will be working towards getting back to full fitness and winning shape soon."
RTÉ News
10 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Daniel Wiffen withdraws from World Aquatics Championships
Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen has been forced to withdraw from the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on medical grounds. The Armagh native has been dealing with the aftermath of appendicitis and was only able to finish eighth in the final as he tried to defend his men's 800m freestyle on Wednesday. Wiffen had been scheduled to race in the 1500m freestyle on Saturday, but will no longer take part. "Unfortunately, Daniel Wiffen has had to withdraw, on medical grounds and due to the ongoing effects of appendicitis he dealt with in June, from the remainder of competition at the World Aquatics," Swim Ireland said. Speaking after his 800m final, Wiffen spoke of his pride at reaching the decider despite his discomfort. "I know last time I spoke, I didn't think I was going to make the final but we got in there, we got eighth place, last in the final," he said. "Obviously, not my best showing, from last year winning the Olympics to coming eighth in the final. But honestly, I'm happy to be in the final, still progressing. "Still getting those nerves up. That's what sport's about, trying to get myself comfortable and I was definitely comfortable in that race. "I'm pretty sure I was leading at one point, and then I got to the 400 and then (my) stomach was in pieces."
Irish Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Daniel Wiffen withdraws from World Aquatics Championships
Daniel Wiffen has pulled out of the remainder of the World Aquatics Swimming Championships in Singapore on medical grounds. Swim Ireland have confirmed that Wiffen's decision is based on the ongoing effects of appendicitis that he suffered in June. The reigning Olympic 800m freestyle champion lost his World Championships crown at the same distance on Wednesday. Wiffen finished in eighth place in the final, coming home in a time of 7:58.56 that was well down on his his Olympic and European record of 7:38.19 that he set at the Games in Paris exactly a year earlier. The week started badly for the 24-year-old when he didn't qualify for the 400m final, he vowed not to let his recent illness stop him. 'I'm not letting it affect me at this World Championships, I'm here to race and race fast,' he said afterwards. However after qualifying in eighth place for the 800m final, the Magheralin athlete confessed: "I just feel really weak at the moment. I felt it in the 400 and then I felt it in the 800 free, so something's going wrong." And, after reflecting on his finish in the 800m final, he has decided not to defend the 1500m freestyle crown he won in Doha last year. Wiffen commented: "Just to let everyone know I have medically withdrawn from the World Championships in Singapore due to the appendicitis that I suffered from in June. "Thank you for all the support in last night's final. I wasn't physically at my best, but I will be working towards getting back to full fitness and winning shape soon." Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email .
