Even at 60%, Daniel Wiffen is champion material

Daniel Wiffen is aiming to win gold medals in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m at the LA Olympics

Swim Ireland today its groundbreaking Swimming Pool Gap Analysis report on Tuesday, revealing critical deficiencies in Ireland's swimming infrastructure. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie

Numerous times at last week's European Short Course Championships, Daniel Wiffen was asked how fit he really could be. "Six out of 10 is what I gave myself," Wiffen said on Tuesday. Considering he'd undergone surgery to remove his appendix in early September, and had just seven weeks of full training heading into the championships, it was remarkable that he returned from Poland with a gold and two bronze.

"Normally coming to these competitions, I train really well, I have some good sessions, and I have a lot of confidence going in," said the Olympic 800m champion.