Ariarne Titmus reveals the REAL reason she quit swimming aged just 25

Ariarne Titmus Reveals the Real Reason for Quitting Swimming at 25

The Tasmanian swimming star became widely known after winning her third individual gold medal at the Paris Olympics last year. Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus recently surprised the sports world by announcing her retirement from swimming, citing a deeply personal reason behind her decision.

Choosing Love and Family Over Sport

Nearly a month after dropping the news with a vague statement about shifting priorities, Titmus has now shared the true motivation: focusing on her new relationship and family.

"In my personal life - and this was really the crux of the decision - you have to be quite a selfish person to be an athlete," Titmus told News Corp.

"I've lived my life not caring that I never got to spend birthdays with friends or never being able to go to family events ... but I wasn't willing to go back to the life where I made the decision to put my family second."

"I also met my partner right after the [Paris] Olympics. I wasn't willing to put that on the backburner."

Reflections on Athletic Sacrifices

The 25-year-old athlete admitted that the demanding lifestyle required to compete at the highest level meant putting personal life on hold for years. However, meeting her partner Mac Powell changed her perspective and priorities.

Summary

Ariarne Titmus chose to step away from competitive swimming to prioritize love and family, marking a heartfelt shift after years of athletic dedication.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-11-09

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