Ariarne Titmus reveals future Olympic plans at CQ Swimming’s development clinic

Dual Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus talked what underpinned her Tokyo success and what her future plans are during a visit to a Rockhampton development clinic.

Australia’s golden girl Ariarne Titmus wants to compete at two more Olympics, and the idea of swimming in front of a home crowd at the 2032 Games in Brisbane could tempt her to stay in the pool even longer.

The 21-year-old, who won four medals including two gold at this year’s Tokyo Games, was a special guest at Central Queensland Swimming’s development clinic at the 2nd World War Memorial Aquatic Centre in Rockhampton on Sunday.

In photos: Golden girl Ariarne Titmus in Rockhampton for swim clinic

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The down-to-earth champion and Speedo ambassador gave the 30-plus young swimmers and their coaches an insight into her swimming journey, her Tokyo experience and how she reached the pinnacle of her sport.

Not surprisingly, she said hard work was the cornerstone of her success.

“You reap what you sow – that’s what I was always taught,” Titmus said.

“I think it was my previous coach, he really taught me how to work and train.

“I think that’s kind of stuck with me and since moving to (current coach) Dean (Boxall) six years ago, it’s been the same philosophy.

“You’ve got to put your best in every day, not 99.9 per cent, it’s got to be 100 per cent every day and that’s how you get somewhere.

Ariarne Titmus with her coach Dean Boxall after winning the gold medal in the women's 200m freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

“I’m a student of the sport as well; I love learning about new ways to get better and I think that’s how I got to where I am.

“I’m very passionate about what I do and I hope that I can make a difference, not only racing but also teaching younger kids like those who are here today what I’ve learnt along the way.”

Titmus said she was keen to compete at the Paris Olympics in 2024 and Los Angeles in 2028.

“I always said to myself when I went to Tokyo that I would like to go to three Olympics,” she said.

Ariarne Titmus shared her incredible success story with more than 30 of Central Queensland’s rising swim stars, including the Emerald Seals contingent.

“I would plan to retire then but who knows… I mean Brisbane is really appealing but I’d be 32 then.

“I don’t want to go too long but I’d love to get to two more Olympics so that’s the plan.”

Titmus won gold in the 200m and 400m freestyle at Tokyo, as well as silver in the 800m freestyle and bronze in the 4x200m freestyle relay.

She will return to training this week after two months out of the pool.

She will prepare for another big year in 2022, with the world championships and the Commonwealth Games on the program.