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Why did Ariarne Titmus quit swimming?

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Ariarne Titmus decided to retire from swimming after a health scare before the Paris Games and a long career that began at age seven. She felt that some things in her life had become more important than swimming.

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Four-time Olympic gold medallist Titmus retires from swimming at 25

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  • Ariarne Titmus, 200m world record holder, announces retirement from swimming. 8s
  • Titmus won two gold medals at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics. 33s
  • Her partnership with coach Dean Boxall was pivotal to her success. 1m 11s
  • A health scare before the Paris Games influenced her decision to retire. 1m 47s
  • Titmus retires with 8 Olympic and 9 World Championship medals. 2m 28s
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Four-time Olympic gold medallist Titmus retires from swimming at 25
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Four-time Olympic gold medallist Titmus retires from swimming at 25

Her decision to quit the sport comes after a health scare before the Paris Games that almost derailed her preparations.

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Titmus retires from swimming at 25
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10 News First
7 hours ago
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Titmus retires from swimming at 25

She is now looking to life beyond the gruelling early morning training sessions, saying some things in her life have become more important to her now.

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