Ariarne Titmus OAM

Dual Olympic Gold Medallist, World Champion, and World Record Holder, Ariarne Titmus is a star of the Australian & global sporting scene.

Ariarne Titmus has become the star of Australian swimming, due to her dual gold medal winning efforts in the 200m & 400m freestyle events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, defeating five-time Olympic champion and all-time great Katie Ledecky. The 400m freestyle battle between Titmus and Ledecky in Tokyo has been reported as one of the greatest Olympic races & rivalries of all time.

In the lead up to Tokyo, the battle between Titmus and Ledecky had been billed as one the greatest race the sport has ever seen. Ariarne’s gold medal winning efforts garnered worldwide media attention and has set the scene for the Titmus-Ledecky rivalry to be revisited for years to come.

Ariarne has amassed several accolades and achievements throughout her international career. Her breakout 2018 season included multiple national titles, three Commonwealth Games gold meals and two silver medals at the Pan Pacific Championships. Ariarne is the Commonwealth record holder in the women’s 200m and 400m freestyle. She also holds Australia records for the middle distance treble – the 200m, 400m and 800m freestyle. She is only the second woman in history to swim sub 4 minutes in a regulation textile suit. Ariarne also holds the World Record for the 400m Short Course Freestyle.

Ariarne’s gold medal and world record performance in the 400m freestyle win at the 2023 World Swimming Championships, was feted by media as the ‘race of the century’ in which Ariarne obliterated both recent world record holders in Katie Ledecky & Summer McIntosh to secure her place as the undisputed champion of middle-distance swimming. This garnered worldwide media attention and has set the scene for what will no doubt again be the race to watch at the upcoming Olympics in Paris 2024.

Known for her confident racing ability, tenacity and down-to-earth personality, she isn’t shy of a challenge and has become an aspirational figure. Her influence extends beyond the pool as the boasts the highest engagement figures out of any Australian Swimmer. Outside of the pool Ariarne is ambitious yet humble, passionate yet measured. She is an articulate and insightful speaker & relishes in her responsibility as a role model to future generations. Ariarne has also established herself as a consummate media performer and swimming commentator recently co-presenting the 2022 World Swimming Short Course event for Channel 9.

Ariarne currently juggles training and studying for a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science degree. She is a keen foodie and is passionate about health and fitness. She is looking to capitalise on her successful 2021 Olympic campaign and continue her rise in the sport as a global superstar.