'Medal guarantee' Wiffen ready for Commonwealth Games
Daniel Wiffen tells BBC Sport NI about his breakthrough at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, dealing with his newfound fame and his unwavering self-belief.
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"I think after Tokyo [Olympics in 2021] we had a three-year plan and the first was to medal at the Commonwealth Games."
— Daniel Wiffen , Athlete
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Daniel Wiffen tells BBC Sport NI about his breakthrough at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, dealing with his newfound fame and his unwavering self-belief.
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