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Daniel Wiffen of Ireland celebrates winning the gold medal and breaking the world record in the 800m freestyle final of the European Short Course Championships. Photograph: Andrea Staccioli/Inpho
Daniel Wiffen of Ireland celebrates winning the gold medal and breaking the world record in the 800m freestyle final of the European Short Course Championships. Photograph: Andrea Staccioli/Inpho
Johnny Watterson
Mon Dec 11 2023 - 15:13

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Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson is a sports writer with The Irish Times