Olympic Swimmer Shayna Jack Marries Hockey Player Joel Rintala

Australian Olympic gold medalist Shayna Jack married Australian Kookaburras field hockey player Joel Rintala following a decade-long relationship that began after the pair met at the Queensland Academy of Sport.

The ceremony took place in an outdoor setting at The Valley Estate in Currumbin Valley on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, generating an explosion of content across social media pages.

The wedding festivities saw the couple exchange vows in front of friends and family, with sources noting the date as either October 8 or October 9. For the big day, the bride opted for a classic, strapless gown featuring lace detailing from Marquise Ateliér, sourced via Sphere Bridal Gallery.

She styled her blonde tresses in a sleek bun fixed with a long veil, complementing her natural makeup look with simple pearl earrings, a string of diamonds around her neck, and a bouquet of white roses. Meanwhile, the groom wore a classic black tuxedo by M.J. Bale. Photographs from the event captured the newlyweds sharing a kiss at the altar before walking back up the aisle hand-in-hand.

The marriage comes two years after the couple announced their engagement in August 2024 following the Paris Olympics, sharing a gallery of loved-up photos captioned with the date 10•08•2024. Husband to be – Joel. Wife to be – Shayna. Jack’s bridal party did not include elite swimmers, though plenty of them attended the celebrations and appeared in photos and videos alongside her younger brother, Jamie Jack.

The milestone follows Jack’s career highlights in the pool, which include winning freestyle gold medals at the Paris Olympic Games and earning a world championship title in the women’s 4×100 free relay.