Olympic Star Ariarne Titmus Reflects on Personal Milestone
One year after retiring from competitive swimming, Ariarne Titmus is embracing a new chapter in her life beyond the pool. She recently marked the first anniversary of her debut date with her boyfriend, Mack.
Connection Founded at Stakes Day Horse Racing Event
Titmus and Mack celebrated their relationship milestone at the 2025 TAB Champions Stakes Day during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Titmus attended as an ambassador for the Victoria Racing Club.
Having grown up around horses, Titmus has long had a passion for horse racing. Before swimming, she competed in dressage and show jumping, which deepened her appreciation for the sport.
Reminiscing the First Date
Using her social media, Titmus shared a selfie with Mack and revealed their first date took place at last year's Stakes Day.
“Full circle moment ❤️ Mac and I had our first date on Stakes day last year. A quiet drink after the races. Here we are together, one year on 🥰,”
Stakes Day features prestigious horse races, with prize money partly funded by entry fees from horse owners.
Private Relationship
Despite their growing public presence, few details about Mack are known. Titmus described meeting him as perfectly timed, coinciding with her announcement to retire from swimming.
Retirement Announcement
Last month, the four-time Olympic gold medalist announced her retirement from the sport at age 25, leaving many fans surprised over her early exit from competitive swimming.
Author’s summary: Ariarne Titmus celebrates the one-year anniversary of her relationship with Mack, reflecting on a new chapter after retiring from swimming, while maintaining a private personal life.