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Ariarne Titmus, the Australian swimming sensation, has expressed her increased mental fortitude as she prepares to defend her 200 and 400 metres freestyle titles at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The 22-year-old, who achieved a remarkable double gold at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, is determined to make history by becoming the first swimmer to secure consecutive victories in both events.
Titmus, hailing from Tasmania, has undergone rigorous training and preparation leading up to the Paris Games, which she describes as her best ever.
“I definitely think as an athlete, I’ve grown a lot in three years, and as a person, I’ve grown more, and I think mentally, I’ve got so many learnings from the last Olympic Games,” Titmus told reporters from the team’s training camp in Chartres.
“As a whole, I’m in a better position than three years ago, as an older athlete.
“I’m being honest and saying that I think I’ve prepared the best I ever have for a swim meet. So more than anything, I’m just excited to see what I’m capable of at the end of the day.
“That’s why I still swim, because I believe I’ve got more in the tank, and so that’s my goal at these games, to try and get every skerrick out of myself and see what I’m capable of.”
Titmus is set to face off against Summer McIntosh from Canada and Katie Ledecky in the 400m freestyle on the opening day of the swimming competition at La Defense Arena. This highly anticipated clash comes three years after Titmus defeated the renowned American swimmer for the gold medal in Tokyo.
In the 200m freestyle, Titmus is considered the favorite after recently breaking the world record previously held by her teammate, Mollie O’Callaghan, during the Olympic trials last month.
Additionally, the 23-year-old Australian has entered the 800m freestyle event, where she aims to thwart Ledecky’s attempt at securing a fourth consecutive gold medal. Titmus had previously finished second to Ledecky in this event at the Tokyo Olympics.
“I think it’s an exciting race for me. I still am not happy with how I swam the 800 this year,” Titmus said.
“I feel like my training hasn’t been reflected in the races that I’ve put together in the 800.
“I know that Katie is an unbelievable 800 swimmer, the best ever, and she will certainly be a challenge in that race.
“But I’m going to put my best foot forward. It’s the last event of my programme and I really want to go into these Games and leave nothing in the tank.
“So I’m just excited to see what I can do in all my events.”
Titmus, hailing from Tasmania, has undergone rigorous training and preparation leading up to the Paris Games, which she describes as her best ever.
“I definitely think as an athlete, I’ve grown a lot in three years, and as a person, I’ve grown more, and I think mentally, I’ve got so many learnings from the last Olympic Games,” Titmus told reporters from the team’s training camp in Chartres.
“As a whole, I’m in a better position than three years ago, as an older athlete.
“I’m being honest and saying that I think I’ve prepared the best I ever have for a swim meet. So more than anything, I’m just excited to see what I’m capable of at the end of the day.
“That’s why I still swim, because I believe I’ve got more in the tank, and so that’s my goal at these games, to try and get every skerrick out of myself and see what I’m capable of.”
Titmus is set to face off against Summer McIntosh from Canada and Katie Ledecky in the 400m freestyle on the opening day of the swimming competition at La Defense Arena. This highly anticipated clash comes three years after Titmus defeated the renowned American swimmer for the gold medal in Tokyo.
In the 200m freestyle, Titmus is considered the favorite after recently breaking the world record previously held by her teammate, Mollie O’Callaghan, during the Olympic trials last month.
Additionally, the 23-year-old Australian has entered the 800m freestyle event, where she aims to thwart Ledecky’s attempt at securing a fourth consecutive gold medal. Titmus had previously finished second to Ledecky in this event at the Tokyo Olympics.
“I think it’s an exciting race for me. I still am not happy with how I swam the 800 this year,” Titmus said.
“I feel like my training hasn’t been reflected in the races that I’ve put together in the 800.
“I know that Katie is an unbelievable 800 swimmer, the best ever, and she will certainly be a challenge in that race.
“But I’m going to put my best foot forward. It’s the last event of my programme and I really want to go into these Games and leave nothing in the tank.
“So I’m just excited to see what I can do in all my events.”
