Cory Taylor
33
YEARS OLD
QLD
BMD NORTHCLIFFE SLSC
#12
2026/2027 SERIES
ski
STRENGTH
Stats
Bio
Originally from Gisborne in New Zealand, Cory Taylor now resides on the Gold Coast and competes professionally in surf sports for BMD Northcliffe SLSC. Taylor started his journey through surf lifesaving at Midway SLSC and, in his early days, had the opportunity to train under legendary Kiwi IronMan Cory Hutchings, a role model that would inspire Taylor to become an elite IronMan. Taylor has since made 12 appearances in the Professional Iron Series, and has represented New Zealand in four sports – Kayaking, Prone Paddling, Surf Lifesaving, and Ocean Ski. Outside of competition, Taylor works as an accountant and is an avid investor with a keen eye on the stock market.
Cory, which race format is your favourite?
The Specialist.
I like the combination of doing individual races alongside a full Iron to finish.
What is your best training hack?
Peanut butter and banana on toast within 30min of training.
What is your race day routine?
– Coffee into a swim in the pool of 1200 – 1500m.
– Breaky with the crew
– Relax in the air con, watch a movie and do some stretches.
What is your top Iron Series memory?
Taking out the whole podium at Kurrawa in a round as BMD Northcliffe lads a few years back.
JC 1st, Me 2nd, Bevy 3rd.