2024 Olympian and current European Champion Danielle Hill will be joining 2024 European Championships finalists Ellie McCartney, Lottie Cullen and Nathan Wiffen as they head into December’s (10th-15th) World Aquatics Championships (25m) in Budapest, Hungary, as part of a 13-strong Irish team. With both Olympic Champion and bronze medallists Daniel Wiffen and Mona McSharry opting not to compete in the Hungarian capital on this occasion, this is an amazing opportunity for our Ulster athletes to shine on the world stage.
Jon Rudd, Swim Ireland’s National Performance Director, commented, “The period following an Olympic Games is highly individualised for athletes. Some are eager to compete again, while others need extra time to recover and recharge after a demanding summer—especially one that marked Ireland’s best-ever performance in Olympic waters. This dynamic will be reflected globally, with certain events in Budapest featuring familiar faces and others providing opportunities for new talent to shine. Irish swimming is in a fantastic place right now, full of confidence, and this is an exciting group of athletes to bring to a championship like this as we look ahead to the 50m-pool event in Singapore next summer.”
| Athlete | Home Programme | Coach |
| Lottie Cullen | University of Houston | Tanica Jamison |
| Danielle Hill | Larne SC | Peter Hill |
| Ellie McCartney | National Centre Limerick | John Szaranek |
| Nathan Wiffen | Loughborough University | Andi Manley |
We look forward to watching some fast racing and seeing our Ulster & Irish athletes representing Ireland on the big stage!