Olivia Corrin
25
YEARS OLD
QLD
BMD NORTHCLIFFE SLSC
7th
2024/2025 SERIES
swim
STRENGTH
Stats
Bio
Direct from New Zealand’s Midway SLSC, Olivia Corrin followed her surf sports dream across the ‘Tasman when she relocated to the Gold Coast. Now a mainstay in the Shaw and Partners Iron Series, Corrin has also represented her home country on an International level, competing for the Black Fins at the World Championships, the International Surf Rescue Champions and the Sanyo Cup. Away from the surf, Corrin is in her final year of study for a Masters in Primary Teaching and works as a Teachers Aide.
Olivia, how old were you when you started surf lifesaving and why?
I started surf lifesaving when I was 5 years old at Midway SLSC. One of the local Midway legends told my parents to sign me up to Nippers on a Sunday morning as I loved being in the water at the beach so was important for me to learn to be safe in and around the water.
Who was your hero growing up in surf lifesaving?
Cory Hutchings and Harriet Brown.
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
“Focus on the process, not the outcome,” and
“You have come too far to doubt your capabilities, so believe in yourself!”
Your advice for aspiring Shaw and Partners Iron athletes?
My advice to aspiring Shaw and Partners Iron Series athletes would be to enjoy the moment and have fun doing it! Make sure you love what you do and not put too much pressure on yourself!
What do you think about on the start line?
Focus on one thing at a time, control the controllable, and try to relax my mind as much as possible.
Olivia, what has been a high and low in your surf sports journey?
High: Would be getting to race at so many iconic beaches around Australia, and the friendships I have made racing against the girls in the Shaw and Partners Iron Series.
Low: A low would be getting injured in my first two Iron Series and not being able to complete all the rounds.
Do you have any pets?
Yes I have a Kelpie x Cattle Dog named Maverick.
What is your favourite movie?
Top Gun: Maverick.