Daniel Wiffen gold: 'It's lovely to say you're the Mum of an Olympian'
“It’s lovely to say you’re the mum of an Olympian” Rachel Wiffen, mother of Olympic medallist Daniel Wiffen told RTÉ radio’s Morning Ireland.
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Andy Murray cries ‘happy tears’ after another remarkable great escape in Paris
An emotional Andy Murray continued to write a remarkable final chapter to his career in Paris as he and Dan Evans conjured another dramatic escape to reach the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles.
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.
Chelsea bring in new goalkeeper with Filip Jorgensen arriving from Villarreal
Chelsea have completed the signing of Danish goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal on a seven-year deal.
Olympic triathlon under way after days of Seine water quality concerns
The men’s and women’s triathlons were given the green light on Wednesday after River Seine water testing revealed lower levels of bacteria.
Joey Barton denies sending malicious tweets about football pundit Eni Aluko
Ex-footballer Joey Barton has pleaded not guilty to an offence of malicious communications in relation to tweets directed at female pundit Eni Aluko.
Gold for Simone Biles and USA in gymnastics team final
Simone Biles claimed her first Olympic gold medal since coming to terms with the ‘twisties’.
Daniel Wiffen becomes first Irishman to win Olympic swim medal after 800m freestyle victory
Daniel Wiffen became the first Irishman to win an Olympic swimming medal when he struck gold with a thrilling 800 metres freestyle victory at the Paris Games on Tuesday.