Daniel Wiffen rushed to hospital after falling unwell before Olympics closing ceremony
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Daniel Wiffen has said that he missed being flagbearer at the Olympics Closing ceremony due to being rushed to hospital after falling unwell.
Wiffen, who posted a message on X, thanked everyone for reaching out and his disappointment at missing the Closing ceremony.
Wiffen was named to be flagbearer alongside bronze medal winner Mona McSharry but it was announced yesterday by Team Ireland that gold medal winner Fintan McCarthy would be taking Wiffen's place for the closing ceremony.
"Thanks everyone who reached out, I'm incredibly disappointed to miss out on the opportunity to be flag bearer last night."
Thanks everyone who reached out, I’m incredibly disappointed to miss out on the opportunity to be flag bearer last night.
— Daniel Wiffen (@WiffenDaniel) August 12, 2024
Yesterday I rushed to hospital as I was very unwell with a bug that I am being treated for, and am feeling better now. I hope everyone enjoys the evening…
He explained how he went to hospital after falling ill and was hoping to be well enough to see everyone when he gets home.
"Yesterday I rushed to hospital as I was very unwell with a bug that I am being treated for, and am feeling better now.
"I hope everyone enjoys the evening and I hope to be well enough to seeing everyone when we get home."