Ep 9 - Daniel Wiffen: The Relentless Drive to Go Faster, Elevate Irish Swimming & Reach the LA 2028 Podium with his Twin Brother
In this episode of Not Quite Gold, we sit down with world-class swimmer Daniel Wiffen to talk all things training, competition, and the mindset that drives him to be the best. From medal-winning performances to training alongside his twin brother Nathan, Daniel shares what it takes to compete at the highest level and how he pushes himself to try to win every single session. We also dive into his passion for elevating Irish swimming, the dedication required to push past limits, his unexpected appearance in Game of Thrones, and his deep appreciation for his parents—their work ethic and selflessness in supporting his journey from the very start. Tune in for a fascinating chat with one of swimming’s biggest stars.
Daniel's inspiration are his parents and his peak snack recommendation is a good bar of white chocolate, maybe just don't have the 14 or so a week he does unless you are also swimming 10K a day!
Not Quite Gold
Aifric and Annalise talk with guests about the ups and downs of their careers and the lessons they have learned along the way. Aifric is a two-time Olympian and a Tokyo 2020 Bronze medalist in Rowing. Annalise is a three-time Olympian and a Silver medalist from Rio 2016 in Sailing.
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- Latest episode: 2025-05-08
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