Olympic Star Ariarne Titmus Celebrates 'Full-Circle Moment'
Ariarne Titmus, a four-time Olympic gold medalist, recently marked one year since her first date with her boyfriend, Mack. This milestone came weeks after her retirement from competitive swimming at the age of 25.
Life Beyond Swimming
After retiring last month, Titmus has shifted her focus away from the pool. She and Mack attended the 2025 TAB Champions Stakes Day during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, where she was an ambassador for the Victoria Racing Club.
Passion for Horse Racing
Titmus has been passionate about horse racing since childhood, having grown up around horses. Before swimming, she competed in dressage and show jumping, which reflects her long-standing connection to the sport.
First Date Memory
Using social media, Titmus shared a selfie with Mack and revealed that their first date took place on Stakes Day last year, the day of high-profile horse races at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
“Full circle moment ❤️ Mac and I had our first date on Stakes day last year. A quiet drink after the races. Here we are together, one year on 🥰.”
About Mack
Little is publicly known about Mack. Titmus described his arrival in her life as perfectly timed, coinciding with her retirement announcement.
Summary
Ariarne Titmus embraces a new chapter in life, celebrating love and her passion for horse racing shortly after retiring from swimming at 25.