Australian Distance Swimming Ace Katie Goldman Retires

Photo Courtesy: Swimming Australia

Commonwealth Games, World and Pan Pacific Championship representative Katie Goldman from the St Peters Western Podium Centre in Queensland has officially announced her retirement from the sport of swimming.

The dual Australian Champion in the 800m freestyle (2010 and 2011) represented Australia at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, the 2011 World Championships in Shanghai as well as both the 2010 and 2014 World Short Course Championships in Dubai and Doha respectively.

Goldman, who also trained at Miami under Denis Cotterell, made her debut in Delhi at the Commonwealth Games where she only narrowly missed a place on the podium finishing fourth in the 800m freestyle final.

The 22-year-old, then went on to win silver in the 400m freestyle and the 4x200m freestyle relay as well as a bronze medal in the 800m freestyle at the 2010 Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine California and stamped herself as one to watch on the Australian Swim Team.

Speaking about her decision to officially retire, Goldman said it did not come easily.

“This has been a tough decision for me to make. That being said, I feel like it is time to say goodbye to a sport that has brought me so much. Nothing will diminish the amazing memories and experiences I have had with the Australian Swim Team and I will always cherish these.

To be able to represent my country at Commonwealth Games, Pan Pacs and World Championships alongside some of the most incredible people really has been a dream come true!” Goldman said.

Over the years I have had the absolute privilege of training alongside some of the most amazing people at St Peters and before that at Miami. I just wanted to thank you all for always being there for me, making me smile and helping push me to be my best.

I also cannot thank my amazing coach Michael Bohl enough. He has helped me in so many ways not only as a swimmer but as a person – I will always be truly grateful to him. I also have to thank Denis Cotterell, who made me believe I could one day represent my country and helped me accomplish so much! Finally I want to thank my family and friends for their continuous support; and most importantly my parents. The greatest gift they ever gave me was their unwavering belief in me and I am forever grateful for them,” Goldman said.

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick

Her coach Michael Bohl echoed the positive sentiment.

“Katie has been a valued member of St Peters Western Swimming Club over the past 3 seasons,” Bohl said.

“She achieved great success over her career, with selection at Pan Pacs, Commonwealth Games, World Short Course Championships and World University Games.

Katie was a great team member and her vibrant personality and great work ethic will be sorely missed by not only her club mates but by her former Australian team mates as well.”

On behalf of Swimming Australia and the entire swimming community, we wish Katie all the best with her future endeavours.

The above article is a press release submitted to Swimming World. To reach our audience, contact us at newsmaster@swimmingworldmagazine.com.

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