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Olympic swimming champion Ariarne Titmus retires at 25
Titmus retires with 33 international medals and world records, citing health challenges and a desire to pursue new passions outside competitive swimming.
- On Thursday, Ariarne Titmus announced her immediate retirement from competitive swimming at age 25, ending a decorated career with eight Olympic medals and four world titles, confirmed by Swimming Australia on Instagram.
- Titmus said her 2023 health scare, including surgery to remove benign ovarian tumours, and a year-long break after the Paris Olympics influenced her decision to retire.
- Titmus leaves behind world records, including the 200m freestyle world record holder , twice holding the 400m freestyle record and 33 international medals.
- The swimming world responded with congratulations from Katie Ledecky, Summer McIntosh and Kaylee McKeown, while her retirement is a massive blow to the Australian swim team’s Los Angeles 2028 prospects.
- Looking ahead, Titmus' retirement opens the door to endless possibilities as she departs with a lasting legacy and a 2025 Laureus World Comeback of the Year nominee status.
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The swimmer Ariarne Titmus surprisingly announced her career end at the age of 25. "The turning point was health problems before the 2024 Olympics.
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