Daniel Wiffen closes in on second gold as fastest qualifier in 1500m freestyle

JOB DONE: Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen after winning his heat. Picture: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Daniel Wiffen remains very much on course for a second Olympic medal after putting in a statement swim in qualifying for the final of the men’s 1500m freestyle at the Paris La Defense Arena on Saturday morning.

The Magheralin swimmer won gold in the 800m freestyle earlier this week and reminded everyone afterwards that the 1500 is actually his better distance. He is the reigning world champion in both events, having claimed double gold in Doha at the start of the year.