Australian Olympic swimming star Ariarne Titmus has announced a significant change in her personal life after retiring from competitive swimming at the age of 25.
Titmus recently moved to Melbourne to live with her partner, Mac Powell, an investment analyst. Reflecting on this fresh start, she said:
“It's just happened this week, new beginnings, a fresh start, a new chapter. Mac and I are living together."
Despite the difficulty of leaving Queensland, Titmus noted she has family in Melbourne as well as many friends who have relocated from Tasmania.
Titmus expressed satisfaction with her choice to retire from swimming, enjoying a more typical lifestyle filled with simple pleasures:
She also welcomed the end of early mornings, saying her decision took time but feels correct:
“It took me a while to make the decision...and I've definitely made the right one.”
Titmus' transition marks a new phase focused on love, family, and normal daily routines after years of intense training and competition.
Summary: Ariarne Titmus embraces a fresh start in Melbourne with her partner, finding happiness in retirement and the simple joys of everyday life.