Daniel Wiffen's family reacts to Olympic gold: It is 'lovely to say you're the mum of an Olympian'

Daniel Wiffen celebrates after winning the men's 800-meter freestyle final at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Picture: AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

Olympic gold medalist Daniel Wiffen's mother has said it is “lovely to say you’re the mum of an Olympian.” 

Speaking in the wake of her son's record-breaking swim in the final of the men’s 800m freestyle on Tuesday evening, Rachel Wiffen admitted her whole family is "over the moon" Daniel's achievement.