Who is Ariarne Titmus’ rumored boyfriend Ryan Papenhuyzen?

Olympic medalist Ariarne Titmus had previously been linked with Australian swimmer Kyle Niesler.


Who is Ariarne Titmus’ rumored boyfriend Ryan Papenhuyzen?

Ariarne Titmus and Ryan Papehuyzen (via Instagram)

Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus is the reigning queen of freestyle stroke, smashing records left and right. The current Olympic gold medalist has already made her place among greats at only 23. Amid all speculations regarding the athlete, Ryan Papenhuyzen has been linked as Ariarne Titmus’ rumored boyfriend for quite some time.

Papenhuyzen is a professional rugby player who plays fullback for the Melbourne Storm. While neither of the athletes have yet addressed their relationship publicly, here’s what you need to know about Ariarne Titmus‘ rumored boyfriend Ryan Papenhuyzen.

Who is Ariarne Titmus’ boyfriend?

Olympic medalist Ariarne Titmus has not yet officially addressed her relationship status. However, she has been linked to Australian rugby professional Ryan Papenhuyzen, per the Daily Mail.

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Ariarne Titmus and Ryan Papenhuyzen
Ariarne Titmus and Ryan Papenhuyzen (via Instagram)

The two athletes seemingly share a love for races and ranches. They have been spotted together on multiple occasion since 2022.

Previously, Ariarne had been romantically linked with Kyle Niesler back in 2020. Niesler, like Titmus, was also a professional swimmer form Australia.

Where is Ariarne Titmus’ boyfriend from?

Ryan Papenhuyzen is a native of Australia’s metropolis of Sydney. He is reported to have grown up in Kellyville, New South Wales.

Ryan Papenhuyzen
Ryan Papenhuyzen (via Instagram)

There he attended Oakhill College. He graduated from the Australian Catholic University.

Where did Ariarne Titmus and Ryan Papenhuyzen meet each other?

Ariarne Titmus and Ryan Papenhuyzen have not yet addressed the rumors linking them. They were publicly spotted together in October 2022, and were reported to be ‘a thing’ by ‘friends’, per News AU.

Ryan Papenhuyzen and Ariarne Titmus
Ryan Papenhuyzen and Ariarne Titmus (via Daily Mail)

Titmus and Papenhuyzen attended the Flemington’s Turnbull Stakes Day, where the two were captured in one frame visibly ‘smitten’. The couple were rumored to have been romantically connected since late September that year.

What does Ryan Papenhuyzen do for a living?

As mentioned briefly above, Ryan Papenhuyzen is a rugby player. He is a talented fullback who is a key member of the Melbourne Storm.

In 2019, he signed with the Storm. That year, he would win the Rookie of The Year award and has since racked up the team’s Back of the Year award in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Ryan Papenhuyzen
Ryan Papenhuyzen (via Instagram)

However, his biggest achievement came in 2020 when he won the NRL premiership. He even won the Clive Churchill Medal for his MVP performance in the 2020 NRL Grand Final.

Ryan Papenhuyzen’s family and background

Ryan, who was born in Sydney, Australia, comes from Dutch heritage. His early years were spent in the energetic neighborhood of Kellyville, New South Wales, where he was raised by his parents, Neil Papenhuyzen (father) and Rachel Papenhuyzen (mother).

Ryan Papenhuyzen
Ryan Papenhuyzen (via Instagram)

Ryan Papenhuzyen’s career in rugby started at a very young age. While he was in high school, he played for the 2015 Australian Schoolboys. After graduating from high school, he played in the junior league representing the Balmain Tigers.

FAQs

What is Ariarne Titmus’ nationality?

Ariarne Titmus is Australian by nationality.

Is Ariarne Titmus married?

No, Ariarne Titmus is not married.

Does Ariarne Titmus have a boyfriend?

Ariarne Titmus has not addressed her relationship publicly, but she has been linked with Australian rugby player Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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