Dominique Stitt
21
YEARS OLD
QLD
MOOLOOLABA SLSC
22st
2023/2024 SERIES
SKI
STRENGTH
Bio
Dominique Stitt started her surf lifesaving journey in green caps at Kawana Waters SLSC on the Sunshine Coast, after her parents signed her up to nippers to learn surf safety and how to swim in the ocean. She confesses that while she was ‘quite good, I hated it’ and it wasn’t until U12’s at States when she won her first medal in the Ironwoman race that she started to love the sport. The 2024/25 Shaw and Partners Iron Series will be Stitt’s second taste at the professional series, having achieved her goal of making the series when she got the call up in Round 3 in Maroubra last year. Outside of racing and training, Stitt works as a casual lifeguard.
Dominique, how old were you when you started surf lifesaving and why?
I was 7 when my parents signed me up to nippers for surf awareness and safety reasons.
Who was your hero growing up in and surf lifesaving?
Ali Day.
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
“If you are hurting, know they are hurting more.”
Your advice for aspiring Shaw and Partners Athletes?
Just have fun! You will be a better athlete the more you enjoy it 🙂
What do you think about on the start line?
All the hard work is done already, race well and don’t make mistakes.
Dominique, what has been a high and low in your IronWoman journey?
High: Getting through the Trial Round and qualifying for the Shaw and Partners Iron Series this year.
Low: There are a lot but they have only made me better!
What's your go-to meal the night before the race?
Pizza or spaghetti bolognaise
Do you have any pets?
Yes, two boxer dogs!