Emma McKeon Shines at Sydney Premiere Post-Split

Emma McKeon is re-emerging into public life after her split with former boyfriend Cody Simpson was . 

The 31-year-old attended the opening night of Disney's The Lion King at the Theatre in  on Thursday, going solo for the event. 

The Olympic swimmer looked in good spirits as she turned heads in a white halter dress with polka dots throughout. 

She added a pair of strappy black sandals with a low heel, and slung a pink designer purse with a gold chain strap over her arm. 

For makeup, the athlete chose a warm-toned, glowing palette with a nude lip gloss and wore her caramel locks down. 

Emma finished the ensemble by accessorising with gold hoop earrings and a number of rings.  

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Following the news, Cody was dogged by persistent romance rumours, particularly

Taking to Instagram and  in recent weeks, the pop star shared that he is taking some 'me time' following his split with Emma.

Cody posted a short clip that showed him posing nonchalantly by a basketball court as his track Baby Blue played over the scene.

While he remained mute in the clip, Cody's caption

'No girlfriend, gym x4 per week, reading daily,' he wrote.

Cody's post came after rumours of a romance with Adelia Clark just two weeks after his split with Emma was revealed. 

The pair looked very comfortable in each other's company at a Los Angeles café, with Cody wrapping his arm around the brunette's shoulders and pulling her towards his chest as they walked side-by-side.