Emily Seebohm’s New Chapter: A Basketball Match and a Possible New Flame
Emily Seebohm, the accomplished Australian swimmer, has been making headlines not just for her achievements in the pool but also for her personal life. After being spotted at a basketball match in Brisbane, it seems she may be moving on from her previous relationship with Ryan Gallagher, the father of her son, Sampson.
Seebohm has had a remarkable career in swimming, competing in four Olympic Games from 2008 to 2021. She has won seven medals, including three golds, and has earned 15 World Championship medals throughout her career. Her dedication to the sport led her to set multiple world records in backstroke events. In 2024, she officially retired from competitive swimming after a 17-year international career.
Following her swimming career, Seebohm appeared on several reality TV shows, including I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2021 and The Challenge Australia in 2022. It was during one of these shows that she met Ryan Gallagher, who first gained fame on Married at First Sight Australia in 2018. Their relationship began while filming The Challenge Australia, and they eventually became engaged in March 2023.
Despite their engagement, the couple reportedly split in early 2024. Seebohm mentioned that they had grown apart, and she attempted to make the Olympics for a record fifth time after the birth of their son, Sampson, but fell just short. Now, it appears she may have found a new romance, as suggested by a recent post online.
At a Brisbane Bullets NBL match against the Tasmania JackJumpers, Seebohm shared pictures from her courtside experience as part of the Coors Champions Club. She posted, “The perfect spot for the game,” and among the images, there was a subtle photo of her holding hands with a mystery man. The former Olympian was seen sitting courtside beside the hoop at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, wearing a Brisbane Bullets singlet and jeans, and sitting alongside an unidentified man.
While Seebohm has yet to publicly reveal who her companion is, the sneaky post could mean the couple are heading for a hard launch. This has sparked speculation among fans about her new relationship.
In addition to her personal life, Seebohm has been busy with other changes. Recently, she has been removing several tattoos from her sporting days. The process involves up to eight pieces of ink being taken off, with a six-week break between appointments. However, one special tattoo will remain untouched—the Olympic rings. “Oh that one is staying forever,” she said.
For now, Seebohm is focusing on motherhood and enjoying life after retiring from competitive swimming. She has been reflecting on her career with mixed emotions but is finding new purpose and freedom in her new chapter. “I think if I didn’t have that [motherhood], I wouldn’t have as much purpose as what I do now,” she said earlier this year. “I can live freely because I’m not stressing on my purpose anymore.”
As she moves forward, fans are curious about what the future holds for Seebohm, both personally and professionally. With her new experiences and a possible new romance, it’s clear that she is embracing this next phase of her life with enthusiasm.
