Daniel Wiffen: 'It will take a world record to win gold' in 1500m freestyle

The world’s best mark stands at 14:31.02 and was set by Yang Sun at London 2012.

WORLD RECORD: Daniel Wiffen believes it will take a world record time from him to win his second Olympic gold in the Paris La Defense Area pool on Sunday night. Picture: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Daniel Wiffen believes it will take a world record time from him to win his second Olympic gold in the Paris La Defense Area pool on Sunday night.

The Armagh man won the 800m freestyle earlier this week with a brilliant swim and, as he did then, qualified for his latest podium bid with the fastest time in the 1500m freestyle heats. Gregorio Platrinieri of Italy was next fastest but still over two seconds behind.