"My medals are his medals"- Ariarne Titmus makes her feelings known for her coach Dean Boxall

Ariarne Titmus has penned a heartfelt note for her coach Dean Boxall. The Australian swimmer reacted to her coach cheering her on during her Paris Olympics appearance in the women's 400m freestyle.

Titmus emerged as one of the top contenders for the Olympic podium after dominant performances in the heats. She competed in the Women's 200m Freestyle, 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay, 400m Freestyle, and the 800m Freestyle. She won the gold medals in the Women's 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay and the 400m Freestyle. Her performance in the 400m freestyle finals received great praise from fans and enthusiasts for her dominance over Canada's Summer McIntosh and Olympic gold medalist swimmer Katie Ledecky.

The essence of the race was such that the arena erupted into cheers as the swimmers embarked on the final stretch of the race. Titmus' coach, Dean Boxall, who was present in the stadium was seen aggressively cheering her on and pumping his fists in celebration after she clinched the title. The 24-year-old took to Instagram to reflect on the moment and pen her heartfelt thoughts for her coach.

"There is so much more to Dean's reaction when I swim to what meets the eye. The deep trust we have in each other, the pursuit for greatness and the friendship we share. My medals are his medals. We are a team," she wrote.

Ariarne Titmus pens a heartfelt note for her coach | Instagram @ariarnetitmus_

Moreover she commented on the video and said:

" Love my coach"

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Ariarne Titmus on winning an Olympic title

Ariarne Titmus wins the silver medal in Women's 800m Freestyle Swimming at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024: Day 3 - Source: Getty

Ariarne Titmus took to Instagram to express her thoughts after her successful campaign at the Paris Olympics. The Australian athlete expressed her gratitude for being able to represent her country on the global stage and emerge victorious. She revealed how defending her Olympic title in the women's 400m freestyle against top swimmers like Summer McIntosh and Katie Ledecky was a dream come true.

"In life we’re blessed with rare moments that spark a feeling like no other, an indescribable feeling. Tonight was one of those ❤️ Defending an Olympic title is no easy feat. I feel proud of what I achieved tonight for our great country 💚💛," she wrote.

Furthermore, she thanked the crowd in the arena for welcoming the swimmers with an electric atmosphere which culminated in a lifetime memory.