51. Guest Episode - Libby Trickett

Underaged Grandparents with Matty & Esther Acton · Apr 21, 2026 · 40m

This week we sit down with Aussie Olympic legend Libby Trickett — but this isn’t the version you’ve heard before.

Yes, she’s one of Australia’s most decorated swimmers — gold medals, world records, the lot — but we wanted to meet the real Libby.

We dive into:

The chaos of raising five kids while juggling work and life

What she was really like as a teenager (hint: not what you’d expect)

The wild moment at her own wedding where she had to sneak under a marquee to dodge paparazzi

And beyond the pool, Libby’s now on a mission to keep kids in sport through her podcast Sportish — sharing practical…