Charlotte Cross
20
YEARS OLD
QLD
BURLEIGH HEADS MOWBRAY PARK SLSC
16th
2023/2024 SERIES
SWIM
STRENGTH
Bio
Gold Coast local, Charlotte Cross, made her professional Iron Series debut at just 16 years-old, when she competed the final rounds of the 2020/21 Iron Series. Her love for the ocean began at when she started nippers at North Burleigh SLSC in the U6’s and she enjoyed competing with her friends, representing the QLD Cyclones four times. Her goal is to continue to improve and hopefully one day win an Australian Ironwoman and Shaw and Partners Iron Series title. Outside of training and racing, Cross works as a city council lifeguard and is studying to become a primary school teacher. She also enjoys baking, going to the beach and spending time with friends.
Charlotte, how old were you when youstarted surf lifesaving and why?
6. My family grew up doing nippers and my parents wanted me to learn surf safety.
Who was your hero growing up in and out of surf lifesaving?
Liz Pluimers.
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
“Don’t over think it,” – Michael King.
Your advice for aspiring Shaw and Partners Iron Athletes?
Have fun, train hard, and the results will follow.
What do you think about during a race?
60 second rule (BHMP will understand this) and flow.
Charlotte, what has been a high and low in your IronWoman journey?
High: Called up at 16 to race the last three rounds of the the 2020/21 Rounds 3-6 Series.
Low: Injures between the end of 2021 to 2023.
How do you relax away from competition?
I love jet skiing, cooking and chilling with my friends!
Do you have a secret talent?
I can juggle!