Parents 'over the moon' with Wiffen's gold medal triumph
The parents of Olympic champion swimmer Daniel Wiffen are "over the moon" with their son's gold medal triumph in Paris last night.
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Paris 2024: Daniel Wiffen ice cold as Olympic zenith carried on commentary wave
If Monday at Versailles evoked images of mirages, Tuesday in Paris was an even greater assault on the senses, with temperatures in the city peaking at 35 degrees Celsius. It felt hotter than that though.
In pictures: Ireland's Daniel Wiffen wins Olympic gold in 800m freestyle
There were tears of joy on the swimming podium last night, as Daniel Wiffen became the first Irish man to win a medal in the pool.
Conan Byrne warns against putting too much pressure on new Saint Aidan Keena
Stephen Kenny is beginning to mould St Patrick's Athletic in his image with Saints supporters hoping the arrivals of Zack Elbouzedi and Aidan Keena will sharpen their attacking edge.
What should Britain's Bank Holidays be named? Vote in our poll now
What would you name those three middle bank holidays we enjoy each year if the decision was yours?
Batter Runs 5 Without Overthrow In Ireland vs Zimbabwe Test, Video Goes Viral
In a bizarre incident that took place during the one-off Test between Ireland and Zimbabwe, a batter managed to complete 5 runs by running between the wickets. The incident took place on Day 4 of the match, with Ireland sitting on a score of 74/5, looking to chase down the target of 185 runs. It was the second ball of the 18th over when Andy McBrine hit a neat drive on the off-side as the ball raced towards the boundary line, on the bowling of pacer Richard Ngarava.
Olympic triathlons to go ahead as Seine passes water test
Organisers have cleared the Olympic women's and men's triathlons to go ahead today after the latest Seine river water tests showed lower levels of bacteria, ending days of uncertainty over whether the central Paris swim was viable after heavy rains.
Simone Biles Inspires USA To Olympic Gold As Irish Swimmer Makes History
Simone Biles won the fifth Olympic gold of her legendary career as she led the United States to an emphatic victory in the women's gymnastics team final on Tuesday, as Daniel Wiffen made Irish history in swimming. On a sweltering day in Paris where temperatures reached 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit), the hottest ticket in town was at the Bercy Arena where Biles was attempting to lay the ghosts of Tokyo 2021 to rest. The 27-year-old American -- considered the greatest gymnast of all time -- and her team did just that to add to her four gold medals at the 2016 Rio Games.