Auden Parish
23
YEARS OLD
QLD
BURLEIGH HEADS MOWBRAY PARK SLSC
23rd
2024/2025 SERIES
board
STRENGTH
Bio
Auden Parish’s earliest memories of surf lifesaving are as a five-year-old at North Avoca SLSC, when at times he was afraid of larger waves. Nippers helped with his confidence in the surf, and at 13 years of age relocated on the Gold Coast, Parish commenced his journey through surf sports, training for Ironman competition just a year later, and has not looked back since, claiming a 3rd in the Open Male Board at the 2024 Worlds. Parish earned his debute Iron Series lycra through the Next Gen competition, and was able to secure an impressive podium finish in 2023/24. Now at Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park, Auden Parish joins the 2025/26 Shaw and Partners Iron Series with a first place finish in the Trial, presented by Race One Surf Craft.
Auden, how old were you when you started surf lifesaving and why?
I was 5 years old when I first got introduced to surf lifesaving. Mum put my two siblings and I into the sport so we could learn skills that could one day help us if we ever got stuck in a bad situation, and also to make interstate friendships and be part of the community giving back.
Who was your hero growing up in and out of surf lifesaving?
I’ve always loved watching the Eckstein brothers and Ali Day growing up. Their sportsmanship and work ethic is something I value as an athlete.
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
“Trust in the process and back yourself all the way.”
Your advice for aspiring Shaw and Partners Iron Athletes?
Consistency is key, keep on showing up especially on the days you don’t want to.
What do you think about during a race?
I tell myself to stay positive and that it’s not over yet.
Auden, what has been a high and low in your IronMan journey?
High: Making the Iron Series as a Next Gen competitor, then that year getting 3rd at Maroubra was pretty epic.
Low: I wouldn’t say I have any lows, I’ve had some tough moments but I make sure to learn a lot from them and am grateful for the experience.
Do you have any race superstitions?
I like to eat spaghetti for breakfast.
Do you have a secret talent?
I can eat an excessive amount of chocolate.