Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen believes that winning back-to-back World Championship titles would mean more to him than his gold medal from Paris.
In a stunning 2024, Team Ireland swimmer Wiffen claimed a 1500m and 800m freestyle double at the World Championships and won a historic gold medal in the 800m at the Paris Olympics.
The 23-year-old also won a bronze medal in the 1500m at the Games.
“Everyone says the hardest thing to do is to win a World Championships after an Olympics, and I’m up for the challenge,” Wiffen told BBC Sport NI in anticipation of this year’s World Championships in Singapore.
By winning his gold medal in Paris, Wiffen became the first athlete from Northern Ireland to claim Olympic gold in 36 years.
He will look to replicate that form when he heads to the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, which take place from 11 July to 3 August.
After a golden 2024, Wiffen says he wants to add to his winning legacy and that has given him added motivation heading to the Worlds.
“For me, the Olympics is what everyone watches. If you can win consecutively over the next number of years then it becomes bigger than just winning an Olympics.,” he added.
“It becomes about being how many times can you win before you lose? Then you get to the point where you keep striving for that excellence.
“You’re trying to go bigger and bigger and you are bringing the curiosity of ‘what happens if I do keep winning?’ or ‘what happens if I lose?’.
Irish return on cards after Worlds
After the Worlds, Wiffen will move his training base back to Ireland after a number of years studying and swimming at Loughborough University.
He will split his time between Dublin and America, where his twin Nathan will move to at the University of California later in the year, as he builds towards the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.
The move will also mean the end of his successful partnership with coach Andi Manley, and Wiffen says he is undecided on who he will work with in the next stage of his career.
But for now his focus is on the World Championships, where he will add the 400 metre freestyle to the longer-distance 800m and 1500m.
Wiffen finished seventh in the 400m final in Doha before winning his two titles, admitting that “sparked something in me”.
“I don’t want to come in seventh place, I want to win. I’m adding it back in, I’m going to try and better seventh place as my goal.
“We’ll see how it goes. I’m hoping for a medal in it. It will be tough having now swam it for a year but I’m looking forward to it and the challenge.”
He added that the 400m would be treated as a “warm-up” for the longer events, but he is still aiming for a podium finish.
“This is going to sound weird because I try and treat the 400m as a warm-up. Even though I want a medal in it, we’re talking about trying to get that swim out of the way before the 800m.
Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen thinks his gold medal from Paris would mean more to him than winning back-to-back World Championship titles.
Wiffen, a swimmer for Team Ireland, won a historic gold medal in the 800-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics and won a stunning 200-meter victory at the World Championships in 2024.
The 23-year-old also won a bronze medal at the Games in the 1500-meter race.
In preparation for the 2014 World Championships in Singapore, Wiffen stated, “Everyone says the hardest thing to do is to win a World Championships after an Olympics,” and he is up for the challenge.
Wiffen became the first athlete from Northern Ireland to win Olympic gold in 36 years when he won the gold medal in Paris.
When he travels to the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, which will take place from July 11 through August 3, he will attempt to replicate that form.
Wiffen claims that he wants to continue his successful legacy and that this will motivate him as he enters the Worlds after a stellar 2024.
Everyone watches the Olympics, in my opinion. If you can win consecutively over the course of an Olympics, that is more significant than just winning. “, he added.
“It turns to being how many times you can win before you lose.” Then you reach the point where you continue to strive for excellence.
You’re attempting to grow bigger, and you’re bringing the question “what will happen if I do keep winning?” or “what occurs if I lose?” ‘.
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After spending a number of years studying and swimming at Loughborough University, Wiffen will relocate his training base back to Ireland.
As he prepares for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he will divide his time between Dublin and America, where his twin Nathan will live later in the year.
Wiffen claims he is unsure about who he will collaborate with in the coming years of his career and that the decision will also mean the end of his long-running partnership with coach Andi Manley.
His current focus will be on the World Championships, where he will compete in the 400-meter freestyle in addition to the longer-distance 800 and 1500 meters.
Before winning his two titles, Wiffen admitted that it “sparked something in me” when he placed seventh in the 400-meter final in Doha.
I want to win, not come in seventh place. I’m re-inputting it because my goal is to finish in seventh place.
We’ll see how it turns out. I’m hoping for a medal in it. I’ve been swimming it for a year, so it will be challenging, but I’m looking forward to the challenge.
He added that although the 400m would serve as a “warm-up” for the longer events, he is still aiming for a podium finish.
Because I try to warm up after 400 meters, this will start to sound strange. We’re talking about attempting to get that swim out before the 800-meter, despite my desire for a medal in it.
Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen thinks his gold medal from Paris would mean more to him than winning back-to-back World Championship titles.
Wiffen, a swimmer for Team Ireland, won a historic gold medal in the 800-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics and won a stunning 200-meter victory at the World Championships in 2024.
The 23-year-old also won a bronze medal at the Games in the 1500-meter race.
In preparation for the 2014 World Championships in Singapore, Wiffen stated, “Everyone says the hardest thing to do is to win a World Championships after an Olympics,” and he is up for the challenge.
Wiffen became the first athlete from Northern Ireland to win Olympic gold in 36 years when he won the gold medal in Paris.
When he travels to the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, which will take place from July 11 through August 3, he will attempt to replicate that form.
Wiffen claims that he wants to continue his successful legacy and that this will motivate him as he enters the Worlds after a stellar 2024.
Everyone watches the Olympics, in my opinion. If you can win consecutively over the course of an Olympics, that is more significant than just winning. “, he added.
“It turns to being how many times you can win before you lose.” Then you reach the point where you continue to strive for excellence.
You’re attempting to grow bigger, and you’re bringing the question “what will happen if I do keep winning?” or “what occurs if I lose?” ‘.
Irish players make a comeback following Worlds.
After spending a number of years studying and swimming at Loughborough University, Wiffen will relocate his training base back to Ireland.
As he prepares for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he will divide his time between Dublin and America, where his twin Nathan will live later in the year.
Wiffen claims he is unsure about who he will collaborate with in the coming years of his career and that the decision will also mean the end of his long-running partnership with coach Andi Manley.
His current focus will be on the World Championships, where he will compete in the 400-meter freestyle in addition to the longer-distance 800 and 1500 meters.
Before winning his two titles, Wiffen admitted that it “sparked something in me” when he placed seventh in the 400-meter final in Doha.
I want to win, not come in seventh place. I’m re-inputting it because my goal is to finish in seventh place.
We’ll see how it turns out. I’m hoping for a medal in it. I’ve been swimming it for a year, so it will be challenging, but I’m looking forward to the challenge.
He added that although the 400m would serve as a “warm-up” for the longer events, he is still aiming for a podium finish.
Because I try to warm up after 400 meters, this will start to sound strange. We’re talking about attempting to get that swim out before the 800-meter, despite my desire for a medal in it.
On Tuesday, both the Sean “Diddy” Combs” trial’s legal teams rested, easing the start of the divisive phase of the case’s tumultuous first few months.
In the seventh week of testimony, US prosecutors finished questioning their 34th and final witness, which gave the defense a brief case where they decided not to bring anyone further on the stand.
Combs himself was one of the defendants who frequently declined to testify at their own trial because taking the microphone could expose them to self-incrimination.
Combs stated in a brief, straightforward exchange with Judge Arun Subramanian that he would not represent himself on the case.
Do you have the option to decline to testify in this case? Combs responded, “That is my decision, your honor,” to which the judge pleaded.
He continued, “It is solely my decision,” before adding that he “comeding to that conclusion with my lawyers.”
“It’s my choice,” I said. This is something I’m freely making.
After presenting a number of exhibits, which lasted less than half an hour, the defense rested.
The prosecution is tasked with proving guilt, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless jurors decide otherwise, so it’s not unusual for defense teams to choose not to present witnesses.
Jurors will be tasked with deciding the fate of the 55-year-old Combs, who faces life in prison if found guilty of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for purposes of prostitution, on Thursday.
Additionally, the defense also submitted a motion for acquittal on Tuesday, arguing that the prosecution has failed to meet its legal obligations for each of the five accusations.
In these kinds of cases, these kinds of efforts are frequently made, but acquittals are hardly ever granted.
‘Freak-offs’
In an effort to impose his dominance on an organization that committed crimes like bribery, arson, and kidnapping in order to impose his dominance and satisfy his every desire, prosecutors have been working to connect dots between a web of witnesses, phone records, and travel bookings since early May.
The artist and businessman allegedly trafficked men and women for “freak-offs” or “hotel nights” of drug-fueled sexual marathons, sometimes days-long ones, for the prosecution.
Jurors have watched a number of sexually explicit videos during some of the events, and some of them were recorded.
Government attorneys provided reams of text messages and other records for jurors to review after wrapping up their questioning, citing evidence from dozens of freak-offs that, according to them, also reveals arrangements for prostitution and trafficking.
Prosecutors Maurene Comey and Maurene Comey sat down to answer questions as the testimony of the final summary witness, who had been brought in to explain data and records to jurors, began.
Combs denies any of the allegations.
What the prosecution has called sex trafficking, according to Combs’ attorneys, was mutual.
Three women have detailed harrowing sexual, physical, and emotional abuse that has been exposed.
In a civil lawsuit filed by Combs’ girlfriend Casandra Ventura in 2023, which was settled in court without a hearing, the singer opened the floodgates to a ferocious stream of accusations against the once-powerful music industry powerhouse.
She testified in the trial’s key witnesses, and witnesses to the trial’s trial repeatedly received infamous surveillance footage of Combs beating and dragging Ventura viciously in a hotel.
In exchange for the disturbing tape, which CNN published last year, a hotel security guard claimed to have received $100, 000 in a brown paper bag from Combs.
The father of late singer Mohbad, Mr. Joseph Aloba, requested permission to halt the DPP’s legal advice and court proceedings that had freed Naira Marley and Sam Larry on allegations that they were involved in Mohbad’s death. The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has set the date for July 2, 2025.
Justice Taiwo Olatokun set the hearing date after hearing arguments from the respondents’ attorneys, Mr. Aloba, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wahab Shittu, and Joke Amachree, who represented the applicants, for and against the application.
The Aloba family is suing the applicant, Mr. Joseph Aloba, while the respondents are listed as the Attorney General of Lagos State and the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP).
Wahab Shittu, the senior advocate, cited a lack of fair hearing as one of the justifications for the application.
Mr. Aloba claimed in his application that the DPP’s legal advice, which had just finished its investigation into the late Mohbad’s cause of death, pre-empted the coroner’s inquest, which is still pending.
He noted that the DPP’s legal counsel allowed the coroner to release key suspects who were involved in the coroner’s investigation.
Ayinde Ibrahim, a legal assistant in the DPP’s office, claimed in their counter affidavit that the suspects who were released by the Legal Advice were not acquitted but were only released after being charged with a crime against Mohbad’s father.
Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad, is shown in a file photo.
The deponent claimed that one Mr. Akinde Oluwaseun, a Chlef State Counselor in the Directorate of Public Prosecution, gave him information about the circumstances surrounding the case.
Ibrahim states in the document that “the Respondents accept paragraphs 8 of the Affidavit-in-support of the Motion only in the circumstances where the Police Investigators have conducted an investigation into the death of the Deceased and where the Office of the 2nd Respondent (DPP) has received a duplicate case file for review and issuance of a Legal Advice.”
The suspects who were released by the second respondent’s Legal Advice were not acquitted but were only discharged, contrary to the deposition in Paragraph 4 and generally in the Applicant’s affidavits.
The Respondents dispute the deposition in the seventh paragraph of the Applicant’s supporting affidavit because the Presiding Coroner has not yet rendered a decision involving the suspects who have been released.
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The respondents sought to dismiss Mr. Mohbad’s application in the name of justice, tracked the steps involved in getting the DPP’s legal advice, particularly the criminal case file, and came to the conclusion that there was no information that directly or indirectly linked Naira Marley, Sam Larry Prima Boy, and Opere Babatunde, who had no access to it, which served as the catalyst for the DPP’s decision to release them.
Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad, is shown in a file photo.
He claimed that Oluwaseun Akinde Esq., in contrast to the deposition in Paragraph 8 of the Applicant’s affidavit, was lying. According to his experience as a lawyer, the Police is required to provide the Respondents with the duplicate case file in all cases where a prima facie case of an offense, such as the one under reference, is disclosed, is disclosed.
The Respondent adds that in addition to the above, the Respondent asserts that there was no directive that the Presiding Coroner issued at the time of the Deceased’s death. the respondents to inform it of the second respondent’s evaluation of the duplicate case file, which is the conclusion that the legal advice contained. sought to have the applicant’s objection rejected.
The Honourable Presiding Coroner was not informed of the second respondent’s request to halt its statutory review of the casefile or the first respondent’s order to do so. whenever the Legal Advice was ready to be released.
The respondents further assert that the Police investigators were the ones who presented the suspects to His Honour Mrs. A. O. Olatunbosun in remand proceedings while awaiting the Directorate of Public Prosecution’s and DPP’s advice.
The Police Investigators did not receive any instructions from His Honour, Mrs. A. O. Olatunbosun, or the First Respondent, nor did they have any statutory duty to inform the Presiding Coroner that the Duplicate casefile had been forwarded to the Office of the Respondents.
The Respondents and the Police are independent from the fact that they are investigating the death of the deceased. Deputy Coroner in charge.
The Respondents are only able to answer the Presiding Magistrate, who was the recipient of the legal advice when it was sent.
According to a police case file, the Presiding Coroner’s intervention in the death of the Late Lloyola Oladimeji Aloba is different from the Respondents’ statutory duty to follow.
While the Presiding Coroner’s task is to determine who is the deceased, when the deceased died, where the deceased died, and how the deceased died, the respondents’ duties, particularly those of the second deceased, are as follows. to check whether any of the suspects’ allegations of prima facie criminal inferences were made against them in the duplicate case file that was sent to it.
The Respondents vehemently rejects the motion’s paragraphs 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, and assert that the arguments therein are true. The applicant’s imagination alone, putting him in the position of having the strongest evidence against the allegations, is what they are putting him to.
Further, “The Respondents assert that neither the Applicant nor the Presiding Coroner have access to the criminal case file to find and understand.” the legal justification for the decision that the Respondents made in the legal advice.
“The Applicant did not personally conduct any searches or engaged private investigators to look into and discover incriminating evidence that supports the application.” any of the people who received legal advice from the second respondent for the death of his son.
There was no fact that was made known that Mr. Abdulazeez Fashola a.k.a. a Naira Marley, Mr. Directly or indirectly related to and for the decedent’s passing are Samson Balogun Eletu a.k.a. Sam Larry, Owoduni Ibrahim a.k.a. Prima Boy and Opere Babatunde.
The Respondent and the witnesses who gave testimony at the Inquest hearing into the deceased’s death did not provide any fresh, credible, and verifiable information in contrast to what was stated in the casefile that the Police investigators had sent to the second respondent and directly or indirectly connected Mr. To the death, Owoduni Ibrahim a.k.a. a Prima Boy and Opere Babatunde, Abdulazeez Fashola a.k.a. a Naira Marley, Mr. Samson Balogun Eletu a.k.a. a Sam Larry, Mr. of the late Oladimeji Aloba, Lloyola Olafoyo.
Ayra Starr, the acclaimed actor in the world of acting, is starring in the critically acclaimed adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s best-selling fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone.
In the big-screen adaptation of a story steeped in West African mythology, the Grammy-nominated singer, who is known for her “Rush” and “Bloody Samaritan,” stars alongside Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, and Idris Elba. Zélie Adebola, a young girl who is attempting to bring magic to her people in the face of oppression, is the protagonist of the trilogy Adeyemi’s Legacy of Orsha.
Starr acknowledged in a recent interview with CBS Morning that she had long had acting apprehensions. She said, “I’ve always been shy when it comes to acting, but this is the first time in my life I’ve been on camera without singing.” “I learned a lot from everyone on the set, not just the greats,” said one actress, “even the 16-year-olds and the 14-year-olds on the set.”
She praised her co-stars and described the experience as a masterclass in discipline and perseverance. Working with actors of that caliber taught me a lot. It was transformational, not just fun.
Our native talent makes a great addition to the #ChildrenofBloodandBone cast, which I’m especially excited about. We have put in a lot of effort, but we are now here, and I’m proud of the work the team and I have put in. Thanks to everyone who sent in videos. #CastingDirector . twitter.com/yCoEXzyIfM
Starr is making her cinematic debut as she pursues a successful musical career. She recently received the Grammys’ inaugural Best African Music Performance award, which she views as a milestone in the Afrobeats’ global renaissance. She noted that “African funk has been bubbling for a long time in Africa.” The world needs that high vibrational frequency because it is just catching up right now.
She’s set to join Coldplay on their summer tour, which is another achievement for the 22-year-old, to add to her long list of accomplishments.
Behind the scenes of “CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE,” Damson Idris and Thuso Mbedu.
They play Zélie and Inan, two lovers. pic. twitter.com/7H5u7oDdCQ
