Ariarne Titmus on Her Sudden Retirement
Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus has shared an unexpected reaction to her shock announcement about ending her competitive swimming career. In her first in-depth interview since retiring, she revealed that nobody has asked her why she made the decision to step away while still at her peak.
Unexpected Public Response
Speaking on the Stellar podcast Something To Talk About, Titmus told host Sarrah Le Marquand,
“I knew it would be a shock to a lot of people. It was quite out of the blue. But I certainly wasn’t expecting the reception I received.”
She described how, within just half an hour of posting her announcement at 8am Brisbane time, social media was flooded with articles and clips about her decision.
Still at the Top of Her Game
Titmus, aged 25, emphasized her concerns about public perception, explaining,
“I am at the top of my game, I’m still only 25, and I was concerned that the wider public wouldn’t understand my reasoning. But I haven’t had one person asking me why.”
Ready for New Challenges
She expressed satisfaction with her swimming accomplishments and readiness to pursue fresh opportunities beyond the pool. A key turning point for her was serving as a commentator at the World Championships in July, which influenced her decision.
Summary: Ariarne Titmus surprised many by retiring at her peak, emphasizing she hadn’t been questioned about her reasons and is now eager to embrace new challenges.
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