Emma McKeon, Australia's most accomplished Olympian, has called time on her storied career having won six gold, three silver, and five bronze medals at the Olympic level.

Reflecting on her journey, McKeon shared, " I am proud of myself for giving my swimming career absolutely everything, both physically and mentally. I wanted to see what I was capable of — and I did.”

McKeon’s love for swimming ignited at the age of five, and it carried her to three Olympic Games, countless victories, and memories that would last a lifetime.

" Swimming has given me so much. From the dream igniting at five years old, right through to my third Olympic Games — I have so many lessons, experiences, friendships, and memories that I am so thankful for, "

The 30-year-old final Olympic appearance in Paris 2024 was one of reflection and closure. "Leading into Paris, I knew it would be my last Olympics, and the months since have given me time to think about what I wanted my future to look like in swimming,"

As the Wollongong, New South Wales native transitions to the next chapter of her life, McKeon is eager to explore new challenges. "Now I am excited to see how I can push myself in other ways, and for all the things that life has in store," McKeon shared.