Ryley Harland
19
YEARS OLD
QLD
BMD NORTHCLIFFE
10th
2024/25 SERIES
swim
STRENGTH
Bio
Ryley Harland is an up-and-coming Ironman from BMD Northcliffe. Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Ryley placed 10th in the 24/25 Series. Making the Shaw and Partners Iron Series again for the third year, the focused Ironman is focusing on a top 3 placing overall and gaining a race win throughout the four rounds. Long term, he hopes to win an overall Shaw and Partners Iron Series title and an Australian Ironman title. Outside of sport, Harland works as a council lifeguard.
Ryley, how old were you when you started surf lifesaving and why?
6, I started in Nippers to learn surf skills and surf safety.
Who was your hero growing up in and out of surf lifesaving?
Shannon Eckstein and Ali Day.
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
“Work hard.”
Your advice for aspiring Shaw and Partners Iron Athletes?
My advice would be to train and to have fun.
What do you think about on the startline?
Not much goes through my head on the start line. But try to focus and think about the process.
What do you think about during a race?
“The pain will stop when your done.”
Ryley, what has been a high and low in your IronMan journey?
High: Podium in two races in the 2024/25 Shaw and Partners Iron Series, and auto qualifying for the 2025/26 season.
Low: My first season in the Iron Series
Do you have any pets?
Yes, a dog named Pepa!