Did you know that this Wednesday is International Women’s Day? We are very fortunate as a squad to have so many strong, powerful, and inspiring females, as well as one of the highest percentages of females in a squad.
We decided that one day to celebrate women wasn’t enough, so we’ll be celebrating and highlighting a few women in the squad all week!
How long have you been doing triathlon?
Supporting it, for 14 years, and doing it myself for 3 years.
Which is your favourite discipline in a triathlon?
The bike is hands down my favourite!!
What do you love most about the sport?
The challenge but also the fact that while it is a solo sport you are never really on your own, ever.
Have you had to conquer any barriers in the sport?
Only in my own mind, especially about the swim and my lack of swimming ability.
What barriers have you faced in triathlon and how did you overcome them?
This is the beauty of triathlon, both men and women face the same thing every time. Can’t think of another sport that allows that.
What is something your fellow tri friends don’t know about you?
I love watching Tik Toks.
What is your favourite inspiring quote?
She wanted a hero, so she became one.
Who is a woman you look up to?
My Nanna (and namesake) tough lady who took crap from no one and Frida Kahlo, was a standard bearer for women’s inner strength. She had courage in the face of adversity and was a genuine woman who was always true to her convictions. The bar tape on my bike is a Frida design for a reason.
Do you have a mentor or another triathlete you admire?
I admire all the women who get out there and give it a red-hot go. You can do anything you set your mind to, took me the better part of 40 years to figure that out, go out there and do your thing you will never be sorry!!
