Daniel Wiffen makes Irish swimming history as he's crowned world champion

The 22-year-old won Ireland's first ever medal at a World Championships held in an Olympic size pool. 

HISTORY MAKER: Daniel Wiffen won Ireland's first ever medal at a long course World Championships. Photo by Ian MacNicol/Sportsfile

Daniel Wiffen made Irish swimming history at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha on Wednesday.

The 22-year-old, who hails from the Armagh side of the village of Magheralin on the Down border, won gold in the 800m freestyle.