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Harry Latham-Coyle

Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen ‘rushed to hospital’ after pulling out of flagbearer role at closing ceremony

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Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen was “rushed to hospital” after being forced to pull out of the closing ceremony due to illness having been in line to carry his nation’s flag.

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