Jack McMillan, a Belfast swimmer, has expressed pride in becoming one of four Northern Ireland athletes to win gold at the Olympic Games in Paris, contributing to Team GB's victory in the 4x200m freestyle relay. Although he did not race in the final, McMillan participated in the heats, and his performance earned him a gold medal alongside teammate Kieran Bird. He dedicated his achievement to his late parents, reflecting on the challenging journey he faced in switching from representing Ireland to Great Britain in 2022. McMillan emphasized the importance of resilience throughout his career, especially following his mother's passing last year. His teammate Daniel Wiffen also made headlines as the first Northern Irish athlete to win Olympic gold since 1988, with additional gold medals secured by Hannah Scott and Rhys McClenaghan. Despite the hurdles, McMillan remains grateful for the support he received and views this victory as just the beginning.