Brianna Throssell Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Height, Olympics, World Records, Retirement, Fiancé

Brianna Throssell is an Australian swimmer who gained international attention as a standout at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics, where she earned seven bronze medals.

She went on to represent her country at three successive Olympic Games including Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024, where she became known for her versatility in butterfly and freestyle relay events, contributing to Australia’s success with multiple relay medals and record-setting performances.

Profile

• Full name: Brianna Throssell
• Date of birth: 10 February 1996
• Age: 29 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
• State of origin: Western Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Profession: Competitive swimmer (butterfly and freestyle relay specialist)
• Height: 1.75 m
• Weight: 61 kg
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: One younger brother
• Spouse: Engaged to Josh Milner
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Engaged
• Net worth: $1.5 million

Early Life and education

Brianna Throssell is now 29 years old. She was born on 10 February 1996 in Subiaco, Western Australia.

She attended the University of Notre Dame Australia, earning a degree in physiotherapy, and also holds a Bachelor of Business Management from Swinburne University of Technology.

From a young age she trained in Perth, first under coach Brett Tongue at Kalamunda District Swimming Club, developing resilience and dedication that would define her career.

Personal Life

Brianna Throssell is engaged to long-time partner Josh Milner; the proposal occurred in Positano, Italy, shortly after the Paris 2024 Olympics.

There is no public information about marriage or children beyond that point.

In March 2025 Throssell announced her retirement from competitive swimming and said she would begin a corporate career with Deloitte’s Mergers & Acquisitions team in Melbourne.

Career

Brianna Throssell international career began with an impressive haul of seven bronze medals at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics.

In 2015, she made her senior debut at the World Championships and grabbed attention with strong performances.

She represented Australia at the 2016 Rio Olympics, reaching the final in the 200m butterfly and placing eighth.

At the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, she won bronze in the 100m butterfly and gold as part of the 4×200m freestyle relay team.

The 2019 World Championships saw her contribute to world records and gold medals in both the 4×100m and 4×200m freestyle relays.

At Tokyo 2020 (held in 2021), she placed eighth in the 200m butterfly final and was a key relay swimmer, earning a gold (4×100m medley relay) and two bronzes as a heat swimmer.

She continued her form at the 2022 World Championships and Birmingham Commonwealth Games, winning relay medals and individual bronzes in butterfly events.

In Paris 2024, she swam the butterfly leg in the women’s 4×200m freestyle relay, helping the team to Olympic gold and setting a new Olympic record.

She concluded her career in March 2025 with an announcement of retirement, finishing a decorated tenure in the pool.

Awards

• Medal of the Order of Australia (2022)
• Lyn McClements Swimmer of the Year (Swimming WA, 2015)
• WAIS Athlete of the Year (2019)

Net worth

Brianna Throssell’s now have an estimated net worth of at least $1.5 million, which she accrued competitive swimming, endorsements and sponsors.

Social Media

• Instagram: @briannathrossell
• TikTok: @briannathrossell
• X (formerly Twitter): @briathrossell