Overview
- Wiffen has left the University of California, Berkeley program and returned to train at Dublin’s National Aquatic Centre with Swim Ireland.
- He called the switch a permanent move and said he plans to stay in Ireland through the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics under coaches Steve Beckerleg and Andi Manley.
- He said sessions in California lacked guidance and intensity, and results at the Irish Open in Bangor, including a 7:58.08 in the 800m versus a 7:42 target, confirmed his decision.
- His new setup includes VO2 max checks, race-suit testing, and work with a physiologist linked to the Quick-Step cycling team.
- He and his twin Nathan were named to Ireland’s record 26-strong squad for August’s European Aquatics Championships, with Nathan also set for open water events.