Olympic gold medallist Shayna Jack marries hockey star fiancé Joel Rintala in stunning Gold Coast wedding as she walks down the aisle in boutique gown

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By KINTA WALSH-COTTON, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA

Published: 01:02 BST, 24 October 2026 | Updated: 01:10 BST, 24 October 2026

Swimming champion Shayna Jack has tied the knot with her fiancé Joel Rintala in an outdoor wedding on the Gold Coast.

The Olympic gold medallist, 27, and her hockey star partner, 30, who have been together for 10 years, said 'I do' at The Valley Estate in Currumbin Valley. 

Sharing a gallery of photos to Instagram from their big day, the newlyweds were all smiles as they exchanged vows in front of friends and family on October 9.

Shayna opted for a classic, strapless gown with lace detailing on her big day, sourcing the Marquise Ateliér frock from Sphere Bridal Gallery.

A long veil was fixed to her blonde tresses, which she pulled back into a sleek bun, showing off her natural makeup look. 

Shayna completed her bridal look with simple pearl earrings and a string of diamonds around her neck as she carried a bouquet of white roses. 

Swimming champion Shayna Jack, 27, has tied the knot with her fiancé Joel Rintala, 30, in an outdoor wedding on the Gold Coast

Meanwhile, her partner Joel wore a classic black tuxedo by M.J. Bale. 

Photos show the happy couple sharing a kiss at the altar in front of what appeared to be white cherry blossom trees, before walking back down the aisle hand-in-hand. 

'You & Me,' Shayna captioned one video of the ceremony, alongside an infinity emoji. 

It comes two years after the pair announced their engagement.  

The swimmer and her field hockey star partner shared a heartfelt post to Instagram in August 2024, confirming the happy news.

The pair posted a gallery of loved-up photos which captured them tenderly embracing shortly after getting engaged.

The Olympic gold medallist and her hockey star partner who have been together for 10 years, said 'I do' at The Valley Estate in Currumbin Valley

One photo showed the happy couple lovingly gazing into each other's eyes.

Another picture captured Shayna flaunting her diamond engagement ring as Joel kissed her forehead.

The pair look every inch the loved-up couple in the photos, which they captioned with some revealing words.

'10•08•2024. Husband to be - Joel. Wife to be - Shayna.'

The announcement came shortly after Shayna celebrated some enormous victories at the Paris Olympic Games.

The Brisbane-born swimmer won two freestyle gold medals at the event.

Unfortunately, Joel did not qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games but previously won gold in 2017 at the prestigious field hockey event, the Sultan of Johor Cup.

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