As an athlete, commitment and dedication are essential. These athletes not only have to focus on their training but also on planning their weddings. Swimmer Abbey Weitzeil is one such athlete who is balancing her training for Paris 2024 with planning her wedding to fiancé Michael Jensen. She sees the pressure as a motivator and is thriving in this dual role. Similarly, water polo star Maggie Steffens and her partner Tom Gehret plan to marry shortly after a potential gold medal match, while rugby player Charlotte Caslick is set to marry her fellow Aussie rugby player Lewis Holland after a long engagement.
These couples have found love in unconventional ways, such as being set up on blind dates by teammates. Water Polo star Alex Bowen met his partner Hilary Hansen this way, despite initial doubts, they stayed connected even during Bowen’s time at the Olympics in Tokyo. The upcoming Olympic Games in Paris are the immediate focus for these couples, followed closely by their weddings. As they prepare to compete for gold medals, they are also preparing to start the next chapter of their lives with their partners by their sides.