Emma McKeon retires from competitive swimming after emotional farewell

Emma McKeon, an Australian swimming superstar, officially announced her retirement from competitive swimming following the Paris Olympics, where her journey in the pool came to a close. Known for her impressive career, McKeon has achieved a remarkable 20 World Championship medals and a record 20 Commonwealth Games medals, establishing herself as one of the greatest swimmers in history. During the Olympics, emotions ran high for McKeon as she broke down after her last individual swim, realizing it marked the end of her Olympic career, a dream she had pursued since childhood. Notably, McKeon had her family present with her in Paris, which contrasted the situation during the Tokyo Olympics, where they faced Covid-related restrictions and could not attend. Now, in the aftermath of her swimming career, McKeon enjoys a new routine that includes more time for family and less stressful mornings, while acknowledging she will soon seek new goals to pursue that align with her driven nature.