Callum Brennan
21
YEARS OLD
QLD
CURRUMBIN SLSC
9th
2024/2025 SERIES
swim
STRENGTH
Bio
Callum Brennan (CJ), a talented surf lifesaving athlete from Brisbane’s Bayside, began his career at just five years old with Point Lookout SLSC before moving to Currumbin Beach Vikings SLSC as an Under-15, progressing through to the Open ranks. A six-time representative of the Australian Lifesaving Team, CJ has achieved success across pool and ocean disciplines on international, national, and state stages. He is a multiple Australian record holder in Pool Rescue and recently competed at the World Games in China. At the most recent Australian Championships, he claimed gold in the Open Male Belt Race and bronze in the Open Ironman. CJ now sets his sights on building on this success as he prepares for the 2025/26 Shaw and Partners Iron Series.
Callum, how old were you when youstarted surf lifesaving and why?
6 in green caps because my parents were involved in surf lifesaving.
Who was your hero growing up in and out of surf lifesaving?
Shannon Eckstein.
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
Who you are is more important than what you do.
Your advice for aspiring Shaw and Partners Iron Athletes?
Never give up and always find ways to improve.
How do you relax away from competition?
I like to play golf, and its always fun hanging with mates at the surf club!
What do you think about during a race?
I am looking out and noting it was happening around me.
Callum, what has been a high and low in your Ironman journey?
High: 3rd in my first Shaw and Partners Iron Series race.
Low: Getting eliminated early on the in the Eliminator.
What is your go-to meal before a carnival?
Pasta.