Ariarne Titmus announces pregnancy with fiance Mac Powell
The retired Australian swimmer shared the news on Instagram, following the couple’s engagement in Greece.
Retired Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus is expecting a baby with her fiance, investment analyst Mac Powell, the couple have announced on Instagram.
In their joint announcement, the pair expressed gratitude and acknowledged people experiencing fertility difficulties. Athletes Jess Hull, Jess Fox, Shayne Jack and Brianna Throssell were among those who sent congratulations.
Powell proposed on a Greek beach as Titmus celebrated her 26th birthday. A mutual friend had arranged the blind date where they met two years before the proposal. They made their relationship public in early 2025, and Titmus later moved to Melbourne to be with Powell.
Titmus retired from competitive swimming at 25 after a break following the Paris Olympics. There, she won the 400m freestyle ahead of Katie Ledecky and Summer McIntosh to claim her third individual Olympic gold.
Her swimming career yielded 33 international medals, including an Olympic tally of four gold, three silver and one bronze, as well as four world titles. Since retiring, she has moved into media work, including Commonwealth Games commentary for Seven.
