Aussie swimming legend Libby Trickett announces she is expecting her fifth child with her husband Luke

Aussie swimming legend Libby Trickett announces she is expecting her fifth child with her husband Luke

As a dedicated follower of inspiring stories and a mother myself, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of admiration for Libby Trickett. Here is a woman who has not only achieved greatness in her sporting career but also embraced motherhood with an unwavering spirit.


Australian Olympic gold medalist Libby Trickett has shared the news that she and her husband, Luke, are anticipating their fifth baby.

39-year-old swimmer announced her joyful pregnancy news on Instagram last Friday to her 76,000 followers, revealing that she’s approximately four months along in her pregnancy.

She posted a picture of their ultrasound, openly expressing that she and Luke were equally excited and scared as they announced they are expecting another baby.

The pair currently have four kids under their care – girls Poppy (aged eight), Edwina (five), and Bronte (three), along with a boy named Alfred who is just eighteen months old.

They haven’t discovered the gender of their fifth child, but Libby expressed her joy about her expanding family in a touching post.

She exclaimed excitedly: “Luke and I are overjoyed (with a hint of apprehension) to share that Baby Trickett 5.0 is expected to join us in the world in April!

Poppy is already thrilled at the prospect of another child. Eddie believes it will be a baby boy, while Bronte suspects it might be a girl. Alfie, however, seems to understand that there’s a baby growing inside me, but he doesn’t quite grasp what that means for him yet.

Libby received numerous congratulations from her well-known pals and supporters, who expressed their happiness for the newlywed pair by sending their warm wishes.

Aussie swimming legend Libby Trickett announces she is expecting her fifth child with her husband Luke

Aussie swimming legend Libby Trickett announces she is expecting her fifth child with her husband Luke

As I take a moment to acknowledge my recent achievements, I’m humbled by the words of encouragement from two inspiring figures like Michelle Bridges and Grace Tame. Their congratulatory messages serve as a reminder that every step forward in my journey is significant and appreciated.

Author Rebecca Sparrow mentioned: ‘More of the world should be filled with individuals nurtured in caring, affectionate households. I couldn’t be happier for you, Lib. You’re going to succeed. And remember, we’re here supporting you.’

Meanwhile, one user remarked: ‘Yay! Congrats lib, such a fabulous mum.’ 

While another penned: ‘Amazing!!!!!!! Big families are the best.’

18 months ago, it’s been only 18 months since Libby and Luke had their fourth child together in May the previous year, and now they are sharing exciting news about another addition to their family.

At that moment, the Olympic gold medalist expressed joy by sharing a touching announcement on Instagram, complete with photos showing him tenderly holding his newly born son in a hospital setting.

In her post, the happy mother announced, “He’s arrived – the last missing piece that completes our family jigsaw puzzle for real!

At exactly 9:09 AM on the 17th of May, Alfred Sunny Trickett made his grand entrance into the world. Each birth I’ve experienced has been remarkable, and this one was no exception.

Aussie swimming legend Libby Trickett announces she is expecting her fifth child with her husband Luke
Aussie swimming legend Libby Trickett announces she is expecting her fifth child with her husband Luke

‘Calm, full of joy and laughter, I couldn’t have asked for a better way to meet our baby boy.’

As a proud mother of three lovely daughters, I jokingly remarked about my newest family member, Alfie: “Little does he know the extent of the love and mischief that awaits him at the hands of his three protective, adoring big sisters.

She mentioned that Alfie was delivered through a planned C-section, with a weight of 3.5 kilograms and a length of 52 centimeters.

Previously, Libby has shared her experience battling postnatal depression following the birth of her third child, Bronte, in 2020.

‘I think whenever you have such a change in your life, it can be always quite daunting,’ she said.

For my personal situation, it’s important to note that I have a background of postnatal depression, an aspect we always keep in mind.

At the tender age of four months, I found myself grappling with the intense effects of sleep deprivation on my mental well-being, as I confided in my friend Libby.

Insufficient sleep made her grow irritable, escalating to the point where she’d yell at her child.

She explained that for a brief moment, it seemed as though she experienced a mental lapse, and in that instant, she found herself yelling at Poppy loudly.

Aussie swimming legend Libby Trickett announces she is expecting her fifth child with her husband Luke

The escalating sleep deprivation she caused left everyone restless, which significantly worsened my mental state and mental health issues to such an extent that I started fearing myself.

‘I couldn’t imagine being an eight-month-old baby and being screamed at.’

After recognizing that she required assistance, Libby employed her memoir, titled “Beneath the Surface,” as a means to enlighten other women about the indicators of this particular condition.

At the age of 28, Libby, who had been the quickest woman swimmer globally, was compelled to retire from competitive swimming because of an injury.

As a recognized authority on lifestyle and personal achievement, I can confidently say that I had the incredible honor of breaking world records and claiming gold medals at the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Summer Olympics in the thrilling short-course 100-metre freestyle event.

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