The Australian Olympians who have officially called time on their careers since this year’s Games

Australia’s most successful Olympian and one of this year’s flag bearers in Paris headline the list of Olympians who have retired since this year’s games. See the full list of those who have called time.

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Australian swimmer Emma McKeon poses during a portrait session at the Wollongong Rockpool on August 26, 2021 in Wollongong, Australia. McKeon won a total of 7 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games including 4 gold medals. McKeon now has 11 Olympic medals, the most of any Australian in history. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Hockey champion Eddie Ockenden is the latest Australian Paris Olympian to officially retire after a fifth Olympic appearance in Paris.

While some athletes are starting to turn their attention to the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, many other Australian Olympians have said ‘au revoir’ to their sporting careers after the Paris Games.

Ockenden and Australia’s most successful Olympian, swimming superstar Emma McKeon, headline the list of Paris athletes to have called time on their career.

McKeon announced her retirement in late November after finishing with 14 Olympic medals – the most of any Australian – across three Games.

Australian most successful Olympian Emma McKeon. Picture: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

Many other Paris Olympians are still mulling over their future as the next Olympic cycle swings into gear.

Here is the list of Australian Paris Olympians who have confirmed their retirement since this year’s Games.

Originally published as The Australian Olympians who have officially called time on their careers since this year’s Games