Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus has opened up on her love of Hawthorn, saying she’s been a diehard supporter since a young age.

Titmus, who grew up in Tasmania, told 3AW Football the club’s prominence in the Apple Isle made them an enticing prospect to support growing up.

“My (extended) family are all Richmond (supporters),” she said on 3AW.

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“I decided to switch over when I was five, I’m the dark horse in the family.”