Many Olympic successes
“I’m ready!” Australia icon ends her career
Australia's most successful Olympian, swimmer Emma McKeon, has officially ended her sporting career. "I'm definitely ready for the next part of my life, which I'm looking forward to," said the eight-time world record holder. McKeon won a total of 14 medals at the Olympic Games in Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, including six gold medals.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen In Tokyo alone, the 30-year-old from Wollongong won seven medals - more than any other swimmer at a single Games. This made her one of the most successful athletes in the entire history of the Olympics. At the Short Course World Championships in Melbourne 2022, she was the first woman to swim this distance under 50 seconds in the final of the 4 x 100 meter crawl.
The athlete emphasized that she wanted to encourage young people to work hard and follow their dreams and passions. "Don't be afraid to tackle difficult things and set ambitious goals, even if it can be scary at times." The Australian Olympic team praised the athlete's achievements: "Emma is leaving the sport as an icon," said Chef de Mission Anna Meares.
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