Giaan Rooney

Giaan Rooney has made a seamless transition from celebrated Olympic swimming career to highly regarded media personality in Australia.

Her distinguished athletic achievements include an Olympic Gold Medal (Athens 2004), two Olympic Silver Medals (Sydney 2000), two World Championships, and two Commonwealth Games Gold medals – as well as the Medal of the Order of Australia.

Giaan has been a key part of the coverage for major global sporting events, including the Paris, Tokyo, Rio, Vancouver, and London Olympics.

A mother of two, media personality, and brand ambassador, Giaan also embraces life as a macadamia farmer in Northern NSW, and continues to inspire with her unwavering dedication.

At Ready25 Giaan will host an intimate conversation with Simone Biles, who will share the unforgettable highs that cemented her legacy as the Greatest Gymnast of All Time and the profound lows that tested her mentally and physically.