BBC called out for tweet following Daniel Wiffen's gold medal win for Ireland

Draped in the tri-colour, he accepted his medal at the pinnacle of the Olympic podium with pride after pushing his way to a record-breaking victory in Paris on Tuesday

Daniel Wiffen won gold for Ireland in the 800m freestyle at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday evening, setting a new Olympic record with a time of 7:38.19.

Draped in the tri-colour, he accepted his medal at the pinnacle of the Olympic podium with pride. American Bobby Finke clinched a silver, while Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri took the bronze.Read more: Mona McSharry's mum emotionally reacts to her Olympic medal win 'We're so proud of her' The BBC Sport account tweeted: “History in Paris! “Daniel Wiffen becomes the first athlete from Northern Ireland to win an Olympic gold medal since 1988.”"The names on his top lads, he’s from Ireland. It won’t be Danny Boy they play in a few minutes," one said.“Ireland …… for Ireland….you’ll hear the anthem in a minute,” said a third.

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