#164 Daniel Wiffen // The reality of chasing Olympic Glory

THE CHAMP IS HERE!On episode 164 I am delighted to be joined by Olympic gold and bronze medalist Daniel Wiffen. We discuss his mentality, the reason behind his confidence, the importance of energy in his training group and the reason behind his signature walkout. It's not often an Olympic champion and 2 time medalist sits down for a 2 hour podcast, so we also delve into how he slept like a log the night before the Olympic final, the process of becoming a world champion, why the process behind becoming an elite athlete is not as boring as it may seem and so much more. After chatting with Daniel it’s clear that his confidence is built by the level of training that he does on a daily basis in Loughborough University. He self awareness has been key to maximising his potential but also the determination that it takes to not only chase your dreams but to blaze his own path.Already in the history books as one of Ireland’s greatest athletes and Olympians, it’s exciting to see what he will achieve in the next decade. Starting off with the Irish Open Swim championships next week in the National Aquatic center. Daniel thanks a million for your time! Looking forward to following your career and hopefully recording a reflection interview after the Brisbane games in 2032. Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠