Ariarne Titmus: Australian Swimmer Makes History

Record-Breaking Performance at World Aquatics Championships

Ariarne Elizabeth Titmus OAM, born September 7, 2000, is an Australian swimmer who continues to make history in the pool.

Olympic Champion and World Record Holder

Titmus emerged as a force in international swimming at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she defeated swimming legend Katie Ledecky to win the gold medal in the women's 200-meter freestyle. In doing so, she broke Ledecky's six-year record with a time of 35.640 seconds.

World Aquatics Championships Domination

At the 2022 World Aquatics Championships, Titmus continued her dominance by winning the women's 400m freestyle in a new world record time of 3 minutes 55.38 seconds. She also set a new Australian record in the women's 200m freestyle, finishing in 1 minute 53.09 seconds.

As of June 2023, Titmus holds world records in the following events:

• Women's 400-meter freestyle (3:55.38)
• Women's 200-meter freestyle (1:53.09)

A Star in the Making

Ariarne Titmus's exceptional talent and unwavering determination have made her one of the most exciting and dominant swimmers of her generation. With her eyes set on the 2024 Paris Olympics, it is clear that she is poised to continue making history and inspiring generations to come.