Analise Kibble
20
YEARS OLD
NSW
NEWPORT
15
2023/2024 SERIES
BOARD
STRENGTH
Bio
Analise Kibble is an exciting young Ironwoman emerging from Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Originally from Warriewood SLSC, Kibble moved to Newport SLSC in the U14s to improve her competitiveness as a surf sports athlete. She found her stride towards the end of the 2022 season, when she finished 4th in the U19s Ironwoman at the Aussies, before impressing at the 2023/24 Iron Series with her first podium finish. Kibble will again be looking to make her mark when she takes on the field at the 2024/25 Shaw and Partners Iron Series. Kibble is completing a Bachelor of Medical Sciences and loves to surf in her spare time, even if it’s the fourth time of the day at the beach. She hopes to one day inspire other young NSW Ironwomen to achieve their very best.
Analise, how old were you when you started surf lifesaving and why?
I started nippers in U9s at Warriewood SLSC after my family returned to Australia following a five-year stint in the UK. My parents thought it would be a good idea to get my siblings and I acquainted with the surf.
Who was your hero growing up in and out of surf lifesaving?
Courtney Hancock definitely! She was and still is an icon of the sport. Likewise, for outside of surf lifesaving I would have to say Stephanie Gilmore. Just the tenacity and grit of these two as athletes!
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
A Michael Clues special: “He who hesitates will suffer.”
Or, “good things come to those who wait.”
Your advice for aspiring Shaw and Partners Iron Athletes?
Don’t give up just keep working. And surround yourself with people who inspire you to be better.
What do you think about during a race?
Not a whole lot! Usually a song that’s stuck in my head and just thinking about whatever leg is in front of me!
Analise, what has been a high in your IronWoman journey?
High: Finishing 2nd in Round 3 last season!
Low: I’ve had a couple injuries here and there.
Do you have any race day superstitions?
I can be quite pedantic about the wax on craft.
Do you have a secret talent?
I can play the saxophone.