Who is Ariarne Titmus?
Ariarne Titmus is an Australian freestyle swimmer nicknamed the Terminator. She won the 400 metres freestyle at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics and has set world records in freestyle events.
Titmus was born in Launceston, Tasmania, in 2000. Her family moved to Brisbane when she was a teenager so she could train with coach Dean Boxall at St Peters Western.
She earned the nickname the Terminator for her relentless, determined racing style. She became one of the world's best middle-distance freestyle swimmers.
Rivalry with Ledecky
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, held in 2021, Titmus defeated American star Katie Ledecky to win the 400 metres freestyle. Her coach's wild celebration in the stands went viral around the world. She also won the 200 metres freestyle.
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, she won the 400 metres freestyle again, in a race that also featured Ledecky and Canada's Summer McIntosh, often called the race of the century.
Titmus has also won relay gold medals with Australia's 4x200 metres freestyle team. She has held world records in the 200 and 400 metres freestyle.
Did You Know?
Titmus has spoken publicly about her health after having a benign ovarian tumor removed in 2023.