Athlete Profiles

Jackson Maynard

Achievements: 2018 Australian Taplin Relay Gold Medal, 2019 Australian Board Relay Gold Medal. 2019/2020 Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Iron 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: 2018 Australian Taplin Relay Gold Medal, 2019 Australian Board Relay Gold Medal.2016 Australian Board Race Champion.

What do you love about Currumbin SLSC?
The people who are involved with the club. 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

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.