Balancing love and sports can be a daunting task, but some athletes have found a way to make it work. Swimmer Abbey Weitzeil is one such athlete. She is currently planning her wedding to fiancé Michael Jensen while also training for Paris 2024. For Weitzeil, the pressure of both tasks serves as a motivator, and she thrives in this dual role.
Water polo star Maggie Steffens is also preparing for a major life event – marriage. She plans to tie the knot with partner Tom Gehret shortly after a potential gold medal match at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Meanwhile, rugby player Charlotte Caslick has been engaged to Lewis Holland for a long time and is looking forward to finally starting their new life together.
For these couples, their weddings are just as important as their Olympic dreams. They see them as the next chapter of their lives and are determined to make them happen despite the demands of their sporting careers. As they train hard for Paris 2024, they know that they will need all the focus and energy they can muster to succeed both on and off the field.