{"id":590933,"date":"2024-07-17T20:16:22","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T03:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=590933"},"modified":"2024-07-17T20:16:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T03:16:22","slug":"mitch-larkin-australian-olympic-medalist-announces-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/mitch-larkin-australian-olympic-medalist-announces-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitch Larkin, Australian Olympic Medalist, Announces Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Olympic medalist Mitch Larkin<\/strong> has announced his retirement after nearly a quarter century in the sport that included a plethora of international medals.<\/p>\n

The Australian star made the announcement on social media:<\/p>\n

“They say all great things must eventually come to an end. As much as I wish this wasn\u2019t true, sadly it is time to call it a day to my swimming career, a chapter that consumed almost 25 years of my life.<\/em><\/p>\n

“It truly is hard to comprehend all the incredible memories, friendships and stories this sport has provided. Looking back as a kid dreaming of swimming for Australia, I am lucky to say I was able to live out my childhood dream.<\/em><\/p>\n

“To those of you who I ever raced, shared a lane or was able to call a team mate, coach or staff, THANK YOU for the best 25 years I could have ever dreamt of. To my parents and family THANK YOU for allowing me to dream and being my biggest supporters during the sports most challenging times. To anyone who has ever supported the Dolphins THANK YOU.<\/em><\/p>\n

“To those of you who dream of representing AUS one day\u2026 I envy you. I would give it all to be a young kid again just knowing the wild adventures and friendships that are ahead of you. Walking out to your name being announced wearing the green and gold, single handedly makes every sacrifice worthwhile.<\/em><\/p>\n

“To those of you in Paris living out their dreams best of luck and absolutely rip in, myself and the rest of this country is behind you. You have already done us proud!<\/em><\/p>\n

“I\u2019m excited to say it\u2019s time to pursue new dreams.” – Mitch Larkin<\/em><\/p>\n

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