Ariarne Titmus Aims to “Peak” at Paris Olympics 2024 to Edge Past Katie Ledecky Again

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics was an eventful outing for many reasons. As for the pool competitions, it hosted yet another intriguing matchup between Katie Ledecky and Ariarne Titmus. In what was a clash of the titans, the race saw the latter defeat the former in astonishing style. However, even as the prodigy did the unthinkable and stunned the audience, hungry for more, she wants to do it again at Paris Olympics 2024.

Ariarne Titmus eyeing more gold

After her sensational victory in Tokyo, she took a break for two months, unwinding and relaxing. However, now she remains focused on getting back into her best shape to challenge herself in Paris. Hence, she has set her eyes on Katie Ledecky as she wants to do it all again.

“The plan is to get back into training at the start of October, get the body moving again. It will have been two months since I’ve swum, so it’ll take a while to get myself back.”

“I want to be at a good level next year but I’m not expecting anything like Tokyo. The following year I think we have world championships again. I want to be good for those events but I want to be able to peak for Paris,” said Titmus.

Although she is ready to take the next challenge, Titmus played down her expectations for the future.

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Her life changed after Tokyo

The star from Tokyo has had a busy life, ever since she returned home. She was well-received in her home state and even invited to address the students at her alma maters, Sacred Heart, and St Patrick’s College. Moreover, she received a key to the city from Launceston Council and had a pool at Launceston Aquatic Center named after her.

But, she took time to figure out her next Olympics with her dancing coach Dean Boxall.

“I have to find new ways to get better. I still believe that I’ve got more in myself. I’m still young and I want to keep swimming for longer. So I need to be more creative with Dean and come up with new ways to scrape a little bit more time off and I’m looking forward to that,” said Titmus.

Thus, she looks determined than ever to attain glory. The motivation to do it all again speaks volumes about her grit and character. Hence, it will be interesting to see the two meet in the upcoming 2022 World Championships in Japan.

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