The Olympic Federation of Ireland has officially selected the full aquatics team who will compete at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Twelve swimmers have been named, including three relay teams. Over the weekend, it was good news also for diver Ciara McGing, who confirmed her allocation spot in the Women’s 10m Platform. She will now join previously selected Jake Passmore on the diving team.
The swimming will be held in Paris La Défense Arena from 27 July to 4 August. The venue regularly hosts performances from leading international artists, and during the Olympic Games it will play host to some of the most anticipated competitions on the Olympic programme, enjoyed by spectators lining out the 13km of stands.
Diving takes place in the newly built Aquatics Centre, and McGing’s competition runs from the 5 – 6 August.
Team Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen is one of Ireland’s most exciting swimmers and is heading to the Games as a reigning World Champion in the Men’s 800m Freestyle and the 1500m Freestyle.
“I’ve just finished a great block of training now and am looking forward to the final taper before travelling out with the team,” he said. “It’s especially exciting to be going to Paris with such a big team – all the work has been done, and we are ready to get out there and perform to our best.”
“To have twelve swimmers and two divers qualified for the Games is a great feat for Swim Ireland,” said Team Ireland Chef de Mission Gavin Noble.
“I’m delighted for the athletes and the team behind them. I’m especially excited for the athletes who will be experiencing the Olympic Games for the first time; the experience at Paris La Defense Arena will be spectacular. We wish the team well and are looking forward to supporting them.”
“The largest team and the most competitive team ever says it all,” added Jon Rudd, Performance Director with Swim Ireland and Team Leader for the aquatics section of Team Ireland.
“These athletes have been progressing, gaining confidence and delivering in key moments ever since we said farewell to Tokyo. We have numerous athletes here that sit amongst the very best in their events on a worldwide basis, and there isn’t a swimming or a diving day that anyone can afford to miss.”
“Our individual event athletes are all high performers in the truest sense, and our three relays are at full strength. It’s a real pleasure to be able to name twelve swimmers for this team and to add Ciara to the diving team alongside Jake.”
“There’s talent, ambition and dedication across all of those that will be on the plane with us, and we have an excellent team of staff to support them through the Holding Camp, which starts on the 16th of July, through to the competition days themselves. We know that the island of Ireland will all be behind us – and that spurs us on even more”.
The official number of athletes who have so far been selected to represent Team Ireland at Paris 2024 is now at 99. It is a Games that will see us celebrate our centenary competing as a nation at the Olympic Games.
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