Many people recognize Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus for her stunning victory over Katie Ledecky. This happened when Titmus broke the women’s 400-meter freestyle world record at the 2023 World Swimming Championships, defeating her American rival. Since then, people have been quite curious about her personal and professional life. And with the 2024 Paris Olympics coming up, people’s interest in knowing about her has only increased.

This takes us back to an incident in 2021. A photo went viral, showing Titmus with a “mystery man,” leading to widespread speculation and setting tongues wagging. At that time, the swimmer played declined to comment on her relationship status. And with the Paris Olympics right around the corner, she intends to keep her focus on things that matter. “I can’t think beyond Paris. It is too overwhelming. I can’t possibly think, ‘Oh my God, another Olympic cycle already,’” she revealed. While she focuses on her performance, here’s all we know about her dating life.

Ariarne Titmus: Is she in a relationship?

Ariarne Titmus is likely single at the moment, as there hasn’t been any official confirmation of a relationship. However, since 2022, rumors have been circulating that the swimmer is dating Melbourne Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen.

According to the Herald Sun, Titmus and Papenhuyzen were seen together on Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington in September 2022, adding fuel to the fire about their relationship. But before rumors about Papenhuyzen surfaced, he had just split from his girlfriend of three years, Magpies netballer Kelsey Browne.

Before being linked to Titmus, Papenhuyzen was dating Kelsey Browne but ended his three-year relationship with the Magpies netballer around the same time the Titmus rumors started. But Titmus and Papenhuyzen stayed quiet and didn’t address the speculations.

Update October 2024: Fresh off the buzz of the Paris Olympics, rumors started swirling that Ryan Papenhuyzen was dating someone new. Turns out, the whispers were spot on—Papenhuyzen had quietly started a relationship with influencer Emma MacDonald. At first, the pair kept things low-key, but by the end of the year, they were making waves as one of the NRL’s standout couples.

Emma, who hails from Sydney, wasn’t just dating Papenhuyzen from afar. Earlier this year, she took a huge leap, deciding to leave her hometown and start fresh in Melbourne to be closer to him. Talking about the big move, she shared with her followers, “I’m moving out of home for the first time ever. I’m getting a little apartment in Melbourne, and it’s going to be such an exciting new chapter. My boyfriend is actually the reason why I’m moving. I’m moving in by myself, but I’m moving to be closer to him.”

It wasn’t long before the couple started stepping out together in public. They made their official debut as a couple at the Melbourne Storm’s presentation night after the NRL grand final, with Emma also being a regular face in the sheds after Ryan’s games.

Similarly, the swimmer has been a part of several speculations. One such involves a fellow swimmer.

Was Ariarne Titmus in a relationship with fellow Australian swimmer Kyle Niesler?

Ariarne Titmus didn’t date anyone in high school—and she was perfectly fine with that. In an October 2024 episode of the Inherited podcast, the Australian swimming star opened up about her teenage years, saying, “During high school, I never went to a single party, I never had a boyfriend. I just lived a very sheltered life, and I was okay with that because, at 14, I went overseas for the first time to represent Australia.” Her dedication to swimming paid off, but life took a different turn in 2020.

Ariarne Titmus and Kyle Niesler have been romantically linked since 2020. In February 2022, they were spotted enjoying time at the Holey Moley Golf Club. Titmus shared a photo of them arm in arm jokingly saying, “Can confirm I’m the superior putt putter,” accompanied by a heart emoji and a wink.

In 2021 during their visit, to Noosa, in Queensland there was a display of their bond which Titmus referred to as a “perfect little getaway.” They seemed happy as they documented and posted snapshots of their time.

In April of 2021 Niesler, who was a swimmer, from Queensland and almost made it to the Tokyo Games shared lovely pictures commemorating their first year together. They frequently shared photos on Instagram to demonstrate their bond. Despite displaying affection for each other Titmus has consistently kept her romance, with Niesler out of the eye.

It has been three years since that time. Titmus has not publicly discussed her relationship status suggesting that she may not be, with Niesler anymore.

Regardless, the Olympics is what she wants to focus on. She was expected to face competition from Katie Ledecky. Titmus, known for her victory over Ledecky in the 400-meter freestyle at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and holding a world record, is determined to defend her championship. But wait…

Update on 08-09-2024: Ariarne Titmus had a standout performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning the gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle and silver in both the 200-meter and 800-meter races. And then in the 4×200 meters relay event where they set a record.

Well, in Paris, Titmus claimed victory in the 400-meter race, with Ledecky finishing third to take the bronze medal. However, in the 800-meter event, Ledecky emerged triumphant with a gold medal despite Titmus setting an Oceania record.

She also praised Ledecky, saying, “I totally respect what she’s done in this sport… she’s made me a better athlete.” After taking, two gold medals and two silver medals in Paris Olympics, she’s ready for a well-earned rest