Swimmer Daniel Wiffen becomes the first Northern Irish athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in 36 years after setting a new Olympic record in the men's 800m freestyle final
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Daniel Wiffen has become the first Northern Irish athlete to win an Olympic gold in 36 years, after a heroic comeback in the men's 800m freestyle final.