Overview

• A four-time Olympic champion announced her decision on Instagram with a video and a letter to her seven-year-old self.
• Titmus holds the 200m freestyle world record at 1:52.23 and captured signature 400m Olympic titles in Tokyo and Paris.
• She said recent health struggles, including the 2023 removal of two benign ovarian tumours, reshaped her perspective.
• The Australian star confirmed she will not pursue a comeback for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and has not outlined future plans.
• Across the Olympics and World Championships she won 17 medals, including eight golds, drawing praise from peers such as Kaylee McKeown.