Conner Maggs

19

YEARS OLD

QLD

MERMAID BEACH AEME SLSC

1st

2024/25 SERIES

swim

STRENGTH

Stats

Name: Conner Maggs (or 'Rattlesnake,' courtesy of Stew Duff)
Competitive club: Mermaid Beach AEME SLSC
Original Club: Manly LSC
Best round of 2024/25: Grand Eliminator, 1st
Best series finish: 2024/25 Shaw and Partners Iron Series, 1st
Aussie title(s): 2025 - U19 Ironman 2024 - U19 Male Board 2023- U17 Swim, U17 Board, U17 Ski, U17 Iron, U17 Taplin, U17 Swim Team, U17 Ski Relay, Open Board Rescue 2022 - U17 Taplin, U17 Swim Team 2021 - U15 Swim, U15 Taplin, U15 Board Rescue, U15 Board Relay

Bio

Born in Sandton, South Africa, and moving to Australia at age eight, Conner Maggs always had a passion for sport. Forever striving for excellence every time he races, Maggs became the first athlete to win the U17 Swim, Board, Ski and Ironperson races at the same National competition. After a thrilling Grand Eliminator at the 2024/25 Shaw and Partners Iron Series, Maggs is the reigning Male Iron Athlete champion heading into the 2025/26 competition. Maggs is looking to back up his maiden title, and also has an eye on open water swimming at the 2028 LA Olympics. 


Conner, how old were you when you started surf lifesaving and why?

I was 8. Started because I saw a bunch of nippers running into the water with no fear and thought that is such a cool sport, so got involved halfway through u8s.

Who was your hero growing up in and out of surf lifesaving?

A mix of Shannon Eckstein, Ky Hurst, and Ali Day.

What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?

It’s always changing but most recently I’ve enjoyed:

“Pursuing excellence in all aspects of life is the hidden key in finding joy.”

Your advice for aspiring Shaw and Partners Athletes?

Keep working hard, find joy and be unique – it’ll make the ride more fun.

What do you think about on the start line?

All the effort I and everyone around me has put in, and making them proud.

Conner, what has been a high and low in your IronMan journey?

High – Winning the 2024/25 Shaw and Partners Iron Series!

Low – Getting glandular fever and having a terrible season.

Do you have any secret talents?

I can name every single Iron Series round winner from 2011-12 to now!

What is your favourite type of music?

A mix, I’ve got playlists for every mood and genre.