Top 5 Irish athletes of the year according to 1xBet

The reliable betting company has prepared a 1xBet review on the main achievements of our athletes in 2024.

1. Daniel Wiffen

The athlete was in perfect shape for his second Olympics. At the end of 2023, our swimmer won three gold medals at the European Championships in Otopeni, Romania, and in February 2024, he won two gold medals at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha. Before Daniel Wiffen, no Irishman had ever won a medal at the World Aquatics. What were the 1xBet Ireland odds for the 23-year-old to win a gold medal in Paris?

Our swimmer won the gold medal at 800 metres freestyle and set an Olympic record. He failed to win gold in the 1500 metres, but the bronze medal was good enough. As a result, Wiffen became the most successful Irish athlete at the Paris Games. He’s only 23, and Daniel has many more important victories ahead of him.

2. Kellie Harrington

After her gold medal in Tokyo, Kellie Harrington decided not to move into professional boxing. The Dubliner dreamed of becoming the first Irish boxer to defend an Olympic title, something even the great Katie Taylor failed to achieve. The start in April 2024 didn’t go well: at the European Championships in Belgrade, Harrington won bronze. However, three months before the Olympics were enough to work on her mistakes, although in Paris, it was more difficult to win than in Japan three years ago. But no one could stop Kellie Harrington on her way to the historic triumph. And once you’ve made history, you can end your career. How good is 1xBet? The reliable bookmaker’s quality is at the same high level as Kellie Harrington’s skill!

3. Paul O’Donovan

The 30-year-old athlete’s success cannot be separated from his fellow-rower Fintan McCarthy: they won gold medals in Tokyo and Paris as a pair. But Paul O’Donovan is still higher in the rowing hierarchy: he and his brother Gary won silver medals at the Rio Games. Paul O’Donovan is the first Irish athlete to win medals at three different Olympics. Grateful fans have recognised O’Donovan as the best Olympics participant in our country’s history.

4. Rhys McClenaghan

McClenaghan tried to bring Ireland its first Olympic gold in gymnastics back in Tokyo. At that time, due to lack of experience, the athlete took only seventh place, but Rhys worked hard during the three year gap between the Olympics. He became a two-time world champion and won two more gold medals at the European Championships. On August 3, 2024, in Paris, his dream came true: Rhys McClenaghan won the Olympic pommel horse exercise competition.

5. Caoimhín Kelleher

In February 2024, the Irishman won his second trophy as Liverpool’s goalkeeper. In the EFL Cup final, Kelleher had a clean sheet, and his team beat Chelsea 1-0. The 25-year-old player has become a solid competitor for Alisson, one of the best goalkeepers in the world. The Irishman has improved greatly and doesn’t think about leaving Liverpool in search of game practice.

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