Aussie Olympics star Ariarne Titmus opens up about the shocking incident that almost killed her as soon as she was born Titmus is aiming to emulate Dawn Fraser at the Paris Olympics She could become the first Aussie to defend her titles since the great Dawn Her success comes from harrowing beginnings as her family has revealed By Josh Alston For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:20 BST, 15 July 2024 | Updated: 09:08 BST, 15 July 2024 e-mail View comments Aussie Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus has revealed she was born fighting for every breath when she entered the world with her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck. Growing up, Ariarne lived in a beautiful four-bedroom, two-bathroom house in Chelmer, a suburb of Brisbane after the family made the move from Launceston, Tasmania where she was born. Her father, Steve, is well-known in Queensland as a presenter on Channel Seven Gold Coast News, while her mother, Robyn, works as a recruitment consultant.
However, their idyllic lifestyle nearly turned tragic at the moment Ariarne was born. Her family has revealed that their joy quickly turned to terror when she was delivered blue and motionless due to the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck. Ariarne needed an oxygen mask immediately as she fought for breath and a doctor is seen administering medicine to her in a video recorded by her father.
Steve believes surviving the life-threatening experience put an invisible coat of armour on the Olympic gold medallist. 'We really belie.
