Pipi Te Pania
16
YEARS OLD
NSW
NEWPORT SLSC
N/A
2023/2024 SERIES
swim
STENGTH
Bio
Pipi Te Pania started nippers in U9’s at Manly SLSC and originally didn’t love it, but at her first state titles she claimed a 2nd place in the board. Te Pania realised she wanted to be a professional Ironwoman in U13’s and made the move to Newport last year to develop her skills and has now proudly made her first Shaw and Partners Iron Series and is excited to make her professional debut. Te Pania also had impressive finishes at the 2024 Aussies, claiming 2nd in both the U17 Female Board and U17 Female Iron.
Pipi, how old were you when youstarted surf lifesaving and why?
I started Nippers in the U9s at Manly LSC.
Who was your hero growing up in and out of surf lifesaving?
Lizzie Welborn!
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
“Those who hesitate will suffer.”
Your advice for aspiring Shaw and Partners Iron Athletes?
You’re never too young to achieve what you want to achieve.
What do you think about during a race?
Usually I sing a song in my head.
Lana, what has been a high and low in your IronWoman journey?
High: Making Open Iron races at the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series.
Low: I didn’t have a very good Iron race at Aussies 2024.
What is your favourite movie?
10 things I hate about you
What is your favourite type of music?
Taylor Swift!