Wiffen moves training base from California to Dublin
Olympic gold medallist Daniel Wiffen has permanently moved his training base from the University of California, Berkeley to Dublin's National Aquatic Centre with support from Swim Ireland. The 24-year-old cited dissatisfaction with his training environment in California and a desire for more structured coaching as key reasons for the switch. He believes the new setup, which includes input from his former coach Andi Manley, will better prepare him for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Wiffen aims to improve his performance ahead of the Commonwealth Games and European Championships, with aspirations of challenging the world record.
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Wiffen moves training base from California to DublinImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Wiffen has moved his training base from University of California, Berkley to Dublin's National Aquatic CentreByLauren McCannBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished8 minutes agoOlympic gold medallist Daniel Wiffen said he is looking at his training base move from University of California, Berkley to Dublin with Swim Ireland as a "permanent one".The 24-year-old moved to the USA, where his twin Nathan also trained, last year after five years at Loughborough University.He said in the lead up to the Irish Open earlier this month that he would consider moving to Dublin if if he did not put in strong performances in Bangor.Wiffen won three golds in the 800m freestyle, the 400m and 1500m in Northern Ireland but…
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