First published 4 Nov 2026, 10:50pm
Emily Seebohm swimming with her son in 2024. Picture Lachie Millard
After a busy year that included reality TV victory, Olympic swimmer Emily Seebohm has announced a partnership that combines two of her favourite things – being in the pool and time at home with her young son.
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Emily Seebohm (third from left) with the rest of the cast of ‘SAS Australia v England’. Picture: Supplied
The Aussie champion told The Courier-Mail she was now enjoying spending time with her three-year-old son.
“I’ve had quite a busy year, so it’s been nice to have the opportunity to soak up time at home in these months before Christmas,” she said.
“When I was a swimmer we travelled so much, which was great, but it’s so nice to have the time to make my house a home.
“It’s taken me ages, but I’ve finally been able to nest in my own house.”
Seebohm said she bought the Brisbane property in 2018 and made sure it had her number one must-have – a pool.
“I’m in the pool all the time and so is my son,” she said.
“I’m a big fan of the inflatables and lounging around in the water outside of training.”
But she had no idea the extra work that was involved in being the actual owner of a pool.
“I spent a lot of time constantly scooping the top for leaves, which was my pet hate,” she said.
“I was also close to a lot of renos, so I’d get a lot of dirt in the pool, too.
“Time in water was taken away because I had to clean it, before I could get in and enjoy it.”
Silver medallist Emily Seebohm of Team Australia poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 200m Backstroke Final at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 31, 2021. Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images
The Brisbane-based gold medallist announced last month she was working with smart yard innovation brand Aiper to explore how smart pool and yard technology could help Australians spend less time on maintenance.
Seebohm retired from competitive swimming December 2024 and has appeared in several reality TV shows since 2022.
The most recent of which was ‘SAS: Australia v England’, which she won alongside Dani Dyer and Gabby Allen.
Seebohm said her partnership with Aiper meant she now didn’t have to do those things, with their smart products taking care of the pool cleaning and skimming.
“It makes life so much easier,” she said.
“Especially with a son who has attention span of a goldfish, being able to get into the pool when he wants to get in is super helpful.”
A recent data analysis by the Australian Bureau of Statistics found a third (33%) of Australians always or often felt rushed for time, rising to half of families (51%) with children under 15.
Emily Seebohm has announced a partnership with smart yard innovation brand Aiper. Picture: Supplied
David Sholl, Aiper’s key account manager for Australia, said this data highlighted how difficult it could be to find breathing room amid the demands of everyday life.
He said the partnership with Seebohm reflected Aiper’s broader ambition to make smart pool care a more natural part of everyday life.
“Emily has spent so much of her life in and around the pool, so it’s great to see how that relationship has evolved from training and performance to relaxing and enjoying time with her family,” he said.
“Many Australians can relate to wanting more time for the things they enjoy, and by using technology to take care of some of the jobs around the backyard, Aiper can help people spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying their outdoor spaces.”
Aiper’s range includes smart robotic pool cleaners and automated watering systems.
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