Home State: QLD 
Sports: Surf lifesaving (Ironman)
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Sporting Accomplishments:
– Selected in the 2024 Lifesaving worlds junior team
– U19 NZ Surf race Champion
– Overall U19 point score champ at NZ nationals
– Junior Mount Monster champion
– Selected in the 2023 Battle of the Tasman SLS competition (NZ vs AUS)
How did you get into your sport?
From a young age, I was passionate about the ocean, spending my days surfing and swimming. To ensure I was water-safe, my parents encouraged me to join our local surf club, where I discovered my love for Ironman racing.
Hardest thing about your sport?
The biggest challenge of my sport is the unpredictability of the surf. Some days, the ocean embraces you, while other days, it seems determined to test your limits.
What does your regular training week consist of?
- 4 Swims
- 3 Runs
- 3 Gyms
- 2 Board sessions
- 2 Ski sessions
- 2 Iron sessions
How do you keep motivated?
I am fortunate to love my sport enough that it is easy to stay motivated and train. It also helps having an awesome training group that pushes each other.
Goals (Future plans & Career Expectations)
– Make the professional iron series
– Win the Coolangatta Gold
Best piece of advice you have received?
Focus on what you can control and don’t worry about what you can’t!
