Australian Olympic swimmer Libby Trickett has announced that she is expecting her fifth child!
Taking to Instagram to share the exciting news, the 39-year-old wrote, “Luke and I are absolutely thrilled (and ever so slightly terrified) to announce that we will be welcoming Baby Trickett 5.0 into the world in April!!”
The former Olympic champion also shared an adorable insight into her four children’s reaction to their new sibling, writing, “Poppy is already excited for another baby, Eddie thinks it will be a little boy, and Bronte thinks it will be a little girl, and Alfie keeps pointing to my tummy and saying “baby” but really has no idea what he’s in for.”
As the couple count down the days until the arrival of their youngest child, we take a closer look at Libby Trickett’s family life with husband Luke and her four children.
Who is Libby Trickett married to?
Libby Trickett has been married to her husband Luke Trickett since April 2007.
As well as Libby, Luke was also a member of the Australian national swimming team, competing in breaststroke.
After retiring from swimming, Luke founded an investment fund called Blue Stamp Company and co-founded Marmalade Group – a start-up that allows small-to-medium size companies to have their invoices paid on demand to help ease cash flow challenges.
How many children does Libby Trickett have?
Libby and Luke Trickett are the proud parents of four children, Poppy, 9, Edwina, 6, Bronte, 5 and Alfred, 1 – with a fifth on the way!
Alongside clips from her Sportish podcast, Libby’s social media is filled with regular updates of her life with her growing family, with the swimmer most recently taking to Instagram to pay tribute to her youngest daughter Bronte’s fifth birthday.
“The meaning of the name Bronte is thunder. We knew it was the right name for her because she came thundering into our lives five years ago and has never stopped, She is one who will change the world… I find it such a privilege to guide and support her (even though it can be incredibly frustrating and tiring at times).”
In August 2024, Libby also shared a heartfelt message to mark her eldest daughter’s ninth birthday, writing, “Poppy is 9. Totally surreal to be here.”
“With all of their birthdays but particularly Poppy’s I feel a deep sense of gratitude with everything we’ve experienced together (especially our challenging first year together). I’m so proud of her. She’s one of the most fun, interesting, and interested people I know. She’s angry AF sometimes but her little brother melts her. She is always up for an adventure even when she’s scared.”
