Team Ireland enjoyed another variety of results across Day 8 of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Gold Medalist, Daniel Wiffen, cruised through his semi-final heat in first place to punch his ticket for the final of the Men’s 1500m Freestyle. However, the spotlight will focus on 25-year-old Rhys McCleneghan who, with a score of 15.533, bagged Team Ireland’s fifth gold medal of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Joining him in the successes is Kellie Harrington who advanced past Brazil’s Beatriz Ferreira and into the Women’s Lightweight final scheduled for Tuesday evening. Finally, the Men’s 1500m semi-finals take place from 8.10pm with Cathal Doyle the sole Irish representative.

Source: Irish Independent August 03, 2024 06:43 UTC