Bianca Rayward
17
YEARS OLD
QLD
BURLEIGH HEADS MOWBRAY PARK
N/A
2024/2025 SERIES
swim
STRENGTH
Bio
Bianca Rayward started swimming at a very early age at Nerang Swimming Club and quickly came to absolutely love it. While she was in Nippers to learn water safety, she kept active across a whole range of sports including; rugby league, rugby union, cross country, triathlon, and is now a Ironwoman, a kayaker and a pool rescue athlete. Still in high school, Rayward this year broke the World Record for the 200m Super Lifesaver at the Battle of the Tasman, and now makes her Shaw and Partners Iron Series debut, lining up alongside her older sister Jasmine. After she graduates high school, Rayward has secured a swimming scholarship at University of Denver, Colorado, which commences late next year.
Bianca, how old were you when you started surf lifesaving and why?
Under 6s as I grew up on the Gold Coast and I went to school opposite the beach.
Who was your hero growing up in and out of surf lifesaving?
Brielle Cooper.
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
“Process before outcome.” – Michael King
Your advice for aspiring Shaw and Partners Iron Athletes?
Enjoy the process and don’t focus on the outcome.
Do you have any race day superstitions?
I have to slap myself in the face.
Bianca, what has been a high and low in your IronWoman journey?
A high was definitely finishing 1st and 2nd with my sister at the World Lifesaving Championships ski race.
What do you think about during a race?
I focus on how much I want to win.
Do you have a secret talent?
I can shake my eyes.