Australian Olympic Gold Medalist Mack Horton Retires Ahead of Paris Olympics

Horton, Known for His Anti-Doping Stance, Ends His Career with Numerous Accolades

Mack Horton, the Australian Olympic gold medalist swimmer, has announced his retirement from the sport, just months ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Horton, known for his strong anti-doping stance, famously refused to stand on the podium with China's Sun Yang at the 2019 World Championships, accusing him of being a 'drug cheat'.
Sun Yang was later banned for four years and three months for refusing to give a sample and tampering with a doping control.
Horton's retirement announcement has come as a surprise to many, as he was expected to compete in the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Throughout his career, Horton has won numerous accolades, including a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, seven world championship medals, four Pan Pac Championship medals, and eight Commonwealth Games medals.