Emma Woods
24
YEARS OLD
QLD
ALEXANDRA HEADLAND SLSC
#5
2026/2027 SERIES
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Bio
Sunshine Coast local Emma Woods started her surf lifesaving career at Metropolitan-Caloundra SLSC in the U8’s, before finding her way north to Alexandra Headland for the U11s. Woodsa made her Iron Series debut in 2020/21, and later that season was named the 2021 SLSA National Surf Sport Youth Athlete of the Year. However, it was been a tough journey for her, with Woodsa overcoming appendicitis, a compressed vertebrae and five broken bones in the past seasons. Showing her grit and determination, Woodsa has requalified for the 2025/26 Iron Series and notched two podium finishes in the process.
Emma, what is your favourite race format?
The Eliminator.
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
It’s never over until you cross the line.
What is your top Iron Series memory?
Getting 3rd on debut in my first race.
What is your secret talent?
Breaking bones.