Daniel Wiffen pulls out of remainder of World Aquatics Championships

Wiffen suffered with appendicitis in June and has ongoing issues.

Daniel Wiffen as Deloitte Ireland announced a four-year partnership with Olympic Champion and World Record Holder. Picture Jason Clarke

Ireland's Olympic and world champion Daniel Wiffen has been forced to withdraw from the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore due to illness.

Wiffen surrendered one of his world titles when finishing eighth in the men's 800m freestyle. 

Wiffen suffered with appendicitis in June and after the race he complained about ongoing stomach issues. But he now decided to pull out of the remained of competition, citing medical advice. 

Swim Ireland said: "Unfortunately, Daniel Wiffen has had to withdraw, on medical grounds and due to the ongoing effects of appendicitis he dealt with in June, from the remainder of competition at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships in Singapore."

Wiffen added: "Just to let everyone know I have medically withdrawn from the World Championships in Singapore due to the appendicitis that I suffered from in June. Thank you for all the support in last night’s final. I wasn’t physically at my best, but I will be working towards getting back to full fitness and winning shape soon."