Pipi Te Pania
18
YEARS OLD
NSW
NEWPORT SLSC
#20
2026/2027 SERIES
swim
STENGTH
Bio
Pipi Te Pania started nippers in U9’s at Manly LSC 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 SLSC to develop her skills. A year later she made her professional debut at only 16 years old. This season Te Pania is juggling the Shaw and Partners Iron Series with her HSC – with Maths her least favourite subject.
Pipi, what is your top Iron Series memory so far?
My top iron series memory would have to be running around the transition chute for the very first time at Wanda as a 16 year old before racing. This was a big dream come true and a memory that I will cherish forever.
What is your best training hack?
My best training hack would definitely have to be wearing matching swimwear or active wear. It just makes me feel faster.
What is your race day routine?
– Wake up
– Have my pre-race breakfast which consists of pancakes and berries, unless the hotel in which I’m staying at has a buffet breakfast. I’m in!
– Then I spend the next hour getting ready to head to the beach
Do you have a secret talent?
spending all my money on a shopping spree.