Mia Cook
19
YEARS OLD
QLD
ALEXANDRA HEADLAND SLSC
#18
2026/2027 SERIES
Ski
STRENGTH
Bio
Victorian local, Mia Cook, moved to Alexandra Headland SLSC after starting her surf lifesaving journey at Warrnambool SLSC. The 19-year-old made the move up to sunny Queensland after completing her final Year 12 exam. Cook fought her way into her debut Shaw and Partners Iron Series through the Trial, presented by Race One Surf Craft, and continued on to earn automatic requalification to the 2025/26 competition. Away from the surf, Cook is studying physiotherapy at university.
Mia, how old were you when youstarted surf lifesaving and why?
I was 9 years old, I started because my older brothers did nippers and I wanted to as well.
What is your best training hack?
Activation before training to avoid getting injuries!
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
If you keep knocking at the door it will eventually open ( consistency > perfection ).
What is your race day routine?
Have a good breakfast and listen to some pre-race tunes.