Ryley Harland
20
YEARS OLD
QLD
BMD NORTHCLIFFE
#15
2026/27 SERIES
swim
STRENGTH
Bio
Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Ryley Harland has been a member of BMD Northcliffe since he was a nipper. Making the Shaw and Partners Iron Series again for the forth 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, which race format is your favourite?
The Specialist as I think it’s the best format for me and the first podium got.
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?
You don’t have to have everything figured out. Just keep moving forward and enjoy the process.
Your advice for aspiring Shaw and Partners Iron Athletes?
My advice would be to train and to have fun.