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Daniel Wiffen

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Daniel Wiffen

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Apr 29, 202653:22

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In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Katie Hoff sits down with Daniel Wiffen, Ireland’s first male Olympic swimming medalist, fresh off a historic performance in Paris where he won gold in the 800 freestyle and bronze in the 1500.

Daniel takes us inside the mindset behind his Olympic breakthrough, breaking down how detailed race analysis, data, and preparation gave him the confidence to execute on the biggest stage. He walks through the strategy behind his 800 freestyle win, what he was thinking in real time during the race, and how he uses research to gain an edge over the competition. The conversation also dives into his transition to training at Cal, building a high performance training culture, and the mentality shift that came after setbacks like appendicitis.

From competing in open water at the Olympics to documenting his journey on YouTube and even his past as a child actor, this episode shows the full picture of who Daniel is beyond the pool. This is a conversation about confidence, preparation, and what it really takes to win at the highest level.
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