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Widow's Joy and Guilt: Life After Olympian's Death
23 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Ellidy Pullin finds happiness with her daughter but feels guilty.
- She carries her grief as a constant 'imaginary friend'.
- New relationship faces public scrutiny five years after loss.
Five years after the tragic drowning of her partner, Winter Olympian Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin, Ellidy Pullin is sharing her ongoing emotional journey. She describes a complex mix of happiness, particularly with her daughter Minnie, and a persistent sense of guilt that shadows these joyful moments. Ellidy views her grief as an inseparable part of her life, likening it to an 'imaginary friend' she must accept.
Recently, Ellidy has embarked on a new relationship with Gold Coast contractor Brock Wadsworth, with whom she has been quietly dating for about a year. While she felt ready to share this new chapter, going public has opened her up to criticism from strangers, with some deeming her new romance as 'too soon.' This scrutiny contrasts with the public's reaction when Chumpy first passed away.
Ellidy and Chumpy had been together for eight years before his fatal spearfishing accident in 2020. She gave birth to their daughter, Minnie, in 2021, conceived through posthumous sperm retrieval. Ellidy has since adopted Chumpy's surname, Pullin, in his honor, underscoring the enduring impact of their relationship on her life.
