Australian Olympic gold medalist Shayna Jack married Joel Rintala in an outdoor ceremony at The Valley Estate in Currumbin Valley, swimswam.com reported.
The wedding took place on October 8, and Jack recently turned 28. Her partner Joel is 30 years old, and unfortunately did not qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games.
Rintala Continues High-Level Field Hockey Career
- Rintala, an Australian Kookaburras field hockey player, continues his high-level field hockey career after previously winning the 2017 Sultan of Johor Cup.
- The couple’s decade-long relationship culminated in a Gold Coast wedding following an engagement in August 2024.
A Decade-Long Romance on the Gold Coast
The newlyweds first crossed paths at the Queensland Academy of Sport, maintaining a decade-long relationship before becoming engaged in August 2024 following the Paris Olympics, according to swimswam.com. Dailymail.com reported that the outdoor ceremony took place on October 9 in front of family and friends, with Jack wearing a classic strapless gown with lace detailing from Sphere Bridal Gallery and Rintala wearing a classic black tuxedo by M.J. Bale.
“You & Me,” Jack captioned a video of the ceremony on Instagram alongside an infinity emoji, dailymail.com reported. The wedding generated much social media content showcasing the celebration at the Queensland venue.
Transitioning Away From Elite Competition
The wedding follows a major transitional period for the freestyle specialist, who is a recently-retired Australian swimmer. Jack explained her decision to step away on her own terms, stating, “I wanted to bear my heart to Australia and to everyone I’ve represented over the years.
I want to go out there, head held high, proud of who I am, proud of who I’m representing, proud of what I’m saying goodbye to,” as reported by swimswam.com.
Her final competitive stretch included making the Commonwealth team earlier this year, which followed a strong showing at the Australian Swimming Trials in June where she placed 2nd in the women’s 50 free with a time of 24.37 and 3rd in the 100 free with 52.96. That performance followed a gold-medal campaign at the Paris Olympics, where she contributed to victories in the women’s 4×100 and 4×200-meter freestyle relays.
Jack Tested Positive for Ligandrol in 2019
In 2019, Jack’s career was disrupted after she tested positive for Ligandrol during an out-of-competition test following qualification for the World Championships.
| Event / Milestone | Details | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Junior International Debut | 9 total medals at World Junior & Junior Pan Pacs | 2013–2015 |
| World Record Relay | Led off 4×100 free relay in 3:30.05 | 2018 |
| Paris Olympic Games | Gold medals in 4×100 and 4×200 freestyle relays | 2024 |
| Wedding Ceremony | Married Joel Rintala at The Valley Estate, Gold Coast | 2026 |
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