Irish athletes have become “absolutely feared” ahead of this summer’s Olympics in Paris, Team Ireland has claimed.
Irish athletes have become “absolutely feared” ahead of this summer’s Olympics , Team Ireland has claimed.
Daniel Wiffen reacts after winning gold in the Men's 1500m freestyle, 18-02-2024. Image: Ian MacNicol/Sportsfile“The Olympics might be an event once every four years, but some people have been preparing for this event for 12, 15, 16 years,” he said.“We have our team going now but we’re also trying to prepare and inspire others for the next cycle.”
“So as soon as our athletes appear on the start list, other countries are looking and kind of thinking, ‘Oh, that's us gone,’” she said. “I think that’s something we’ve been very clear on – that our athletes are going to Paris not just to participate, but to compete.”
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