Water Polo star Alex Bowen found his future wife, Hilary Hansen, on a blind date set up by a teammate. Although he initially had doubts about staying in touch due to his impending Olympic commitments, the couple quickly connected and maintained a long-distance relationship.
Two-time Olympic swimmer Abbey Weitzeil and women’s water polo star Maggie Steffens are also embracing the challenges of balancing training, competition, and wedding preparations. Weitzeil is preparing to compete in Paris before marrying her fiancé, Michael Jensen, while Steffens plans to tie the knot shortly after a potential gold medal match.
Rugby players Charlotte Caslick and Lewis Holland are also looking forward to exchanging vows after a four-year engagement. As they set their sights on Paris 2024, they are motivated by the possibility of securing gold medals before celebrating their love with weddings. Despite the level of commitment required for planning a wedding being different from dedicating oneself to a sport, there are parallels in terms of devotion and energy involved. Athletes like these couples showcase their dedication both in and out of the pool or field.
