I hail from a background where sporting excellence and academic ​achievement were always encouraged. My mother was an Olympic ​swimmer herself and I always idolised her. Growing up in New ​Zealand, a nation known for its strong sporting culture, I was drawn ​to competing in many sports in my youth, naturally though, like ​mum, water became my second home.

My roots are deeply embedded in the Hibiscus Coast, a community ​that has played a pivotal role in both my personal growth and ​swimming career. This background, encompassing my educational ​journey and long-standing commitment to swimming, has been ​integral to shaping who I am today. It reflects my dedication to both ​academic pursuits and athletic excellence, underpinned by a deep ​connection to my community.

At the most recent World Championships in Doha, Qatar in February ​of 2024, I had the best competition of my career to date. I posted ​numerous personal bests, ranking higher than I have ever before. ​Placing 4th in the 800m Freestyle and 1500m freestyle, as well as ​7th in the 400m freestyle and 5th in the Woman’s 4x200m Freestyle ​relay.

This competition qualified me for a huge program at the Paris 2024 ​Olympic Games. In Paris, I finished 17th in the 400m freestyle, 12th ​in the 800m freestyle, and 12th in the 1500 freestyle. A highlight of ​the competition was the Women’s 4x200m freestyle relay where we ​became the first female relay team from New Zealand to progress to ​the final at an Olympic level.

The use of social media and the role it now plays in athletes lives are ​monumental. The opportunities to work with brands, create and share ​content on their behalves enable athletes to create an income as well as ​create a brand representing themselves. I have started using my social ​medias to show the ins and outs of athletes, from a day to day basis as ​well as at competitions.