Emma McKeon, Australia’s most decorated Olympian, has announced her retirement from competitive swimming, bringing to a close a glittering career during which she won 14 Olympic medals, including six golds.
The 30-year-old, who said earlier this year that the Paris Games would be her last Olympics, said she had given her all throughout her career, and was proud of her numerous successes in the pool.
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“Today I am officially retiring from competitive swimming,” McKeon said on Monday.
“Leading into Paris, I knew it would be my last Olympics, and the months since have given me time to reflect on my journey, and think about what I wanted my future to look like in swimming.
“I am proud of myself for giving my swimming career absolutely everything, both physically and mentally.
“I wanted to see what I was capable of – and I did. Swimming has given me so much. From the dream igniting at five years old, right through to my third Olympic Games – I have so many lessons, experiences, friendships and memories that I am so thankful for.”
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