Ryley Harland
18
YEARS OLD
QLD
NORTHCLIFFE
19th
2023/24 SERIES
swim
STRENGTH
Bio
Ryley Harland is an up-and-coming Ironman from BMD Northcliffe. Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Ryley was rewarded a ticket to the 2023/24 Iron Series – a dream he had held since nippers. Making the Shaw and Partners Iron Series again for the 2024/25 season, the focused Ironman is focusing on a top 10 placing overall and gaining a podium through the four rounds. Long term, he hopes to win an overall 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?
I started nippers in U6s and started racing in U12, I just naturally found myself getting into racing.
Who was your hero growing up in and out of surf lifesaving?
My hero growing up was 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: Qualifying into the Series twice through the Trials.
Low: The first four rounds of the 2023/24 Iron Series were tough finding myself at the back of the field.
Do you have any pets?
Yes, a dog named Pepa!