Sean Rielly
22
YEARS OLD
QLD
BURLEIGH HEADS MOWBRAY PARK
16th
2024/2025 SERIES
BOARD
STRENGTH
Bio
Growing up in Victoria, Sean Rielly was, and still is, a passionate AFL fan. Rielly spent all his time outside of school playing at the beach, and he knew from about 14 years old that he wanted to pursue a profession in the ocean. After joining Torquay SLSC for fitness and ocean skills to improve his surfing, Sean moved to the Gold Coast in 2019 to pursue his goals in surf sports. Chief among them, the Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold.
Sean, how old were you when youstarted surf lifesaving and why?
I started nippers pretty young to learn surf safety, but didn’t start competing until U13’s to fill some teams with my friends.
Who was your hero growing up in and out of surf lifesaving?
Definitely Ali Day.
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
Be different.
Your advice for aspiring Shaw and Partners Athletes?
Work hard and have trust in what your coach is doing. Also, be accountable for your actions and keep pushing to do better.
What is your go-to meal the night before a race?
Spag bowl, or something and sushi.
Sean, what has been a high and low in your Ironman journey?
High: Qualifying for my first Shaw and Partners Iron Series last year.
Low: Having to pull out of the Shaw and Partners Coolangatta Gold during the swim leg last year.
Do you have any race day superstitions?
I always need to roll out and use my massage gun before I race.
What is your favourite movie?
Happy Gilmore!