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"They look up to us" – Ariarne Titmus sheds light on training alongside younger swimmers in an high school that has a high-performance program

Modified Dec 19, 2024 05:53 GMT

Ariarne Titmus recently spoke about the influence elite athletes have on young swimmers training alongside them. The Aussie has established herself as one of the top players in her sport, with eight Olympic medals to her name.

Titmus trains at a secondary school in western Brisbane, where high-performance athletes and school-aged swimmers work side by side. The 24-year-old highlighted that this unique environment blurs the lines between elite and amateur levels, showing that extraordinary achievements can stem from accessible, everyday settings.

In December 2024, the Olympic gold medalist shared more about this experience with ABC Hobart in a video on Instagram, further emphasizing the impact of training alongside the next generation of athletes.

"I train out of a high school, it's incredible that a high-performance program with athletes that are on the national team, that are winning an Olympic games train out of a secondary school in western Brisbane, and we have the younger swimmers train next to us every day, and they look up to us, and I think it's really important for them to see that we are training just like them," she said." (0:21 onwards)

Titmus shared she invests 35 to 40 hours each week in rigorous training, focusing on recovery and preparation for every session. She emphasized that her success is not limited by background, gender, or identity. By engaging with younger swimmers, she reinforces the belief that excellence in sports transcends all barriers.

Ariarne Titmus is a three-time world record holder, four-time Olympic champion, and six-time world champion. She won four medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including two golds and two silvers.

Her remarkable achievements at the 2024 Patris Olympics reflect the fruits of her rigorous training. In July 2024, she shared insights into her preparations for the games.

Ariarne Titmus on her training for the Paris Olympics

Ariarne Titmus at NGV Gala (Image Source: Getty)

Ariarne Titmus reflected on her preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics, describing them as the most rigorous and effective of her career.

Reflecting on her preparation, she said:

"As a whole, I'm in a better position than three years ago as an older athlete. I'm being honest and saying that I think I've prepared the best I ever have for a swim meet. So more than anything, I'm just excited to see what I'm capable of at the end of the day," the Aussie said, as quoted by Times of India.

Titmus enjoyed an impressive outing at the Paris Olympics, as she won four medals. The Aussie won the 400m freestyle event while clinching silvers at the 800m and 200m freestyle competitions. She was also part of the team that won the 4x200m freestyle relay.