Ariarne Titmus: “I learned a lot from the previous Games, I prepared like never before”

The double Olympic champion in the 200 and 400 meter freestyle, the Australian Ariarne Titmusclaimed that “Prepared as usual” for some Olympic Games in Paris where it is one of the great favorites.

Titmus, at 23 years old, arrived in Paris after establishing a new world record for the 200 freestyle (1:52.23) and run the Second fastest 400 freestyle of all timejust behind his own world record.

Her status as a favorite seems stronger in the 200 freestyle, as two of her main rivals, American Katie Ledecky and Canadian Summer McIntosh, have decided not to register for that event. However, she will face her compatriot Mollie O’Callaghan, who in June, during the Australian trials, finished second to her and also improved the previous world record over the distance.

“From a mental point of view, I learned a lot from the previous Games”, the Australian declared at a press conference outside Paris, where the swimming team’s training campus is located. “It will be different, with the number of people, which I’m looking forward to. As an athlete, I’m in a better position than three years ago,” he said.

“I prepared like never before for a competition”added the 2023 world champion in the 400 freestyle. Titmus will defend his Olympic title at this distance on the first day at the Defense Arena in Paris, July 27. “In all my races, this is the best I’ve ever had,” the Australian said confidently.