Background

2023 - The Golden Year

Daniel eased into the long course season with a 15:00.44 in Stockholm (January 2023) and continued to train hard setting new BUCS records in the 800m and 1500m freestyle.  He then compete in the Stockholm Open Meet.  This was a tough competition where he raced the 400, 800 and 1500m in three consecutive days.  Daniel came away with PBs and Irish records in all three events, but his 1500m freestyle singled him out as it was the fastest time produced in 2023.  This swim also ranked Daniel 4th fastest in the world ever in this event.  Although Wellbrock broke this by 0.02 seconds 2 days later.