Henry Simpson
19
YEARS OLD
QLD
ALEXANDRA HEADLAND SLSC
22nd
2024/2025 SERIES
swim
STRENGTH
Bio
Henry Simpson returns to the Shaw and Partners Iron Series through the Trial, presented by Race One Surf Craft. The Alexandra Headlands local was a member of the 2024 Australian Youth Surf Life Saving Team at the World Champs, claiming a 2nd in the Youth Oceanman, and taking out 3rd place in both the Youth Board Race and the Youth Ski. He also enjoyed a strong showing at the 2024 Aussies, claiming 2nd in the tough U19 Male Iron and the U19 Male Surf Race.
Henry, how old were you when youstarted surf lifesaving and why?
I was 10 years old when I first joined to learn surf skills.
Who was your hero growing up in and out of surf lifesaving?
Ali Day for sure.
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
“If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail.”
Your advice for aspiring Shaw and Partners Iron Athletes?
Hang in there and keep going, hard work never lies.
What do you think about during a race?
The process and what I need execute.
Henry, what has been a high and low in your Ironman journey?
High: Making the Shaw and Partners Iron Series an as U19 competitor.
Low: I was sick and couldn’t perform at my best at the start of 2025.
Do you have any secret talent?
I’m very good at maths.
Do you have a race day superstition?
I splash myself with water.