Athlete Profiles

Jackson Maynard

Achievements: 2014/2015 – 2015/2016 Kelloggs Nutri-Grain ironman series, 3rd in the Open Australian Ironman, 2014 Winner Surf Ironman Qualifying Series

What do you love about Currumbin SLSC?
Its my home! My family has the a lot of history in the club and I love everything about the club and never see myself leaving.

Who or what inspires you?
My Family, Michael Phelps and seeing people succeed or overcome obstacles in what they love to do.

At what age did you win your first race in sls?
I won my first gold medal in the Ironman when I was 10 at the state tiles.

Hayden White

Achievements: 2015/2016 Kelloggs Nutri-Grain ironman series athlete

What do you love about Currumbin SLSC?
The people who are involved with the club. I have only been a member for a short time and everyone has made me feel so welcome. It is such a family orientated club and it reminds me a lot of my home Warilla which is what I love about it.

Who or what inspires you?
My family, friends and training partners. All are great and want the best for me and would do anything to help me to get it. I want to go well to make them proud.

At what age did you win your first race in sls?
I got my first state medal in the u/8’s beach flags

Karlee Nurthen

Achievements:
U/15, u/17 Australian ironwomen champ.
U/ 19 board Australian champ.
5th open Australian ironwomen.
2015/2016 Kelloggs Nutri-Grain ironman series athlete

What do you love about Currumbin SLSC?
I love Currumbin because they have welcomed me with such opened arms ever since I started.. Everyone has such different personalities yet everyone clicks so well and everyone has something to bring to the table.
I love how it’s so family orientated. Not one person would walk past without saying hello.
I love that it’s such a little club and how close I’ve gotten with the boys and girls.

Who or what inspires you?
I have so many extremely different inspirations in my life.
My dad inspires me to generally be a better person. He taught me that no matter what situation your in you do everything you can for your friends and especially your family.
My coach kingy inspires me to be a better athlete. That man has been through so much and no matter what he puts 110% in me. I would push and do anything for that man. He’s words and opinion has driven me to be a humble athlete.
An ironwomen that’s been there for me through thick and thin is Courtney Hancock. Not only is she the worlds best ironwomen she also has time for absolutely everyone. She’s put a lot of time in me emotionally and as an ironwomen. No matter what she has on her plate she’s always up for a chat when your feeling down.
Miley Cyrus has to be my weirdest inspiration. She’s taught me that no matter what who cares what people think. You can be whoever and whatever you want.

At what age did you win your first race in sls?
u/12 nsw state ironwomen champ.

Prue Davies

What do you love about Currumbin SLSC?
I love how Currumbin Vikings are one. We are one big family, both competitive and non competitive members, on and off the beach. Good or bad training session, race, season somebody will always be there for you.

Who or what inspires you?
So many people inspire me! My family, coaches and closest friends all encourage, motivate and support me so so much. But three people that do really inspire me and who have helped me achieve so much already are Brett Dowker, Christina Ruiz and Alan Davidson.

At what age did you win your first race in sls?
I was 16 when I won my first ever individual race at the Australian Surf Titles.

Jacob Loughnan

Achievements:
Making the Aussie Swim Final
Getting a medal in Teams at QLD State

What do you love about Currumbin SLSC?
What I love about Currumbin is how much fun everyone has and how everyone is just so happy no matter what happens.

Who or what inspires you?
Everyone inspires me from people my age to Jacko and Whitey or Karlee.

At what age did you win your first race in sls?
I haven’t won a sls medal yet but I know the day will come.

Piper Harrison

Achievements:
Made every water event final at Aussies 2015
5th Ironwomen final Aussies 2015
1st Surfing event Aussies 2015
7 Gold and 2 Silver at Victorian State Titles 2015

What do you love about Currumbin SLSC?
The atmosphere at Currumbin SLSC is awesome to be around. I love training with people who love to work hard and become the best they can possibly be. It is also such a supportive club the coaches and all the other people who do so much for the club are really passionate about it and it just makes the club even better.

Who or what inspires you?
I am inspired by all the ironmen and women not because how fast and amazing they are but because they train so hard and are all so disciplined in what they do. I am also inspired by all the professional surfers especially Kelly Slater, Sally Fits and Mick Fanning.

At what age did you win your first race in sls?
U/7’s board race.