Lizzie Welborn
28
YEARS OLD
NSW
NEWPORT SLSC
#10
2026/2027 SERIES
board
STRENGTH
Bio
Lizzie Welborn is a 26 year old professional Surf Ironwoman from Sydney, Australia. Lizzie qualified for her first professional series when she was just 16, making her one of the youngest competitors to ever qualify. Welborn has now competed in ten professional surf sports series, placing in the top three multiple times in the Shaw and Partners Iron Series and the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series. Alongside Elite Iron racing, Welborn has also represented Australia on multiple occasions. Welborn’s eyes are still set on claiming a Shaw and Partners Iron Series title, as well as winning an open Australian ironwoman and board title. In 2022, Welborn and now retired Ironwoman Harriet Brown co-founded KaMana Community, a program designed to educate and empower female athletes so they can reach their potential in sport and life.
Lizzie, which race format is your favourite?
The Enduro! It’s been my favourite since my first series.
What is the best part of being a surf sports athlete?
Being able to travel to so many amazing beaches along the coast, and also getting to train at the beach every day.
What is your race day routine?
Going down for a body surf before the event so I can check out the conditions.
What is your top Iron Series memory?
Running out for the first time at Coolum in 2015. I was smiling so hard my face hurt.