Joe Collins
24
YEARS OLD
QLD
BMD NORTHCLIFFE SLSC
#3
2026/2027 SERIES
ski
STRENGTH
Bio
After claiming the New Zealand U14 Ironman title, Joe Collins made the move from his native New Zealand to the Gold Coast to chase his dreams of becoming a professional surf sports athlete. Collins since then has exploded on to professional Iron racing circuit, achieving achieved three overall Iron Series podium finishes, two thirds and a second place. Outside of Iron racing, Collins is a part-time accountant, and an aspiring golfer with a hole-in-one next to his name.
Joe, which race format is your favourite?
Eliminator but specifically when they are back to back to back with no break in between. I think they are one of the toughest races we do and when you are feeling good and moving through the rounds on momentum, you can feel unstoppable.
What is your best training hack?
There is no secret ingredient, put the work in and the results will follow.
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
Surround yourself with people you look up to. Don’t act like you know everything and try to soak up as much knowledge from the people around you as you can.
What is your top Iron Series memory?
Winning my first ever round and sharing that podium with CT and Bevy. Two guys who have helped shape my career and helped make me the athlete I am today.