Meet Olivia Corrin, a trailblazing IronWoman from New Zealand and proud JAYD Swimwear ambassador. Now thriving on the Gold Coast, Olivia made history by becoming the first Kiwi to win a Nutri-Grain Series round, securing 3rd place overall in the 2023/24 season. Balancing her sports career, she is also pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with ambitions of becoming a primary school teacher. Olivia's dedication, resilience, and passion for the ocean make her an inspiring figure in the world of ocean sports.
Q.1 What do you feel has been your greatest sporting achievement to date?
Being the first ever kiwi Ironwoman to win a round of the Nutri-grain Ironwoman Series. Also winning the Open women’s Board Race at Aussies in 2023.
Q.2 Looking ahead, what sporting, career or life goals are you chasing at the moment?
I am currently completing my Master’s in Primary Teaching degree with only 2 trimesters to go from becoming a qualified teacher! I am also working towards a sporting goal of racing in my first Coolangatta Gold in this years Iron series.
I am currently completing my Master’s in Primary Teaching degree with only 2 trimesters to go from becoming a qualified teacher! I am also working towards a sporting goal of racing in my first Coolangatta Gold in this years Iron series.
Q.3 What advice would you give to young athletes starting out in ironman/woman events?
The advice I would give to younger athletes is love what you do and have fun doing it! Also to be present in the moment and enjoy the journey.
The advice I would give to younger athletes is love what you do and have fun doing it! Also to be present in the moment and enjoy the journey.
Q.4 What does being a JAYD Ambassador mean to you, and how do you hope to inspire others through this role?
I am so privileged to be a JAYD ambassador, not only do they have gorgeous swimwear that make me feel confident and powerful in and out of the water, but the values they hold as a brand are so inspiring as they empower women to live fearlessly, dream big, and chase their goals in and out of sport, which resonate with me strongly and which I hope to inspire others to do also.
I am so privileged to be a JAYD ambassador, not only do they have gorgeous swimwear that make me feel confident and powerful in and out of the water, but the values they hold as a brand are so inspiring as they empower women to live fearlessly, dream big, and chase their goals in and out of sport, which resonate with me strongly and which I hope to inspire others to do also.
Q.5 If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I would say teleportation, as I could teleport home to New Zealand to visit my family any time and also tick off some dream travel destinations.
I would say teleportation, as I could teleport home to New Zealand to visit my family any time and also tick off some dream travel destinations.
Q.6 What’s one thing people would be surprised to learn about you?
I have represented New Zealand in 3 different sports including surf lifesaving, swimming, and trampolining.
I have represented New Zealand in 3 different sports including surf lifesaving, swimming, and trampolining.
Q.7 How do you stay motivated to train on the tough days, like when it’s dark, cold or you’re tired?
Being able to train with an inspiring group of girls who make training a lot more fun, especially on days that are tough. Also knowing how lucky I am to be able to train in the environment we train in everyday, and getting to move my body and be fit and active.
Being able to train with an inspiring group of girls who make training a lot more fun, especially on days that are tough. Also knowing how lucky I am to be able to train in the environment we train in everyday, and getting to move my body and be fit and active.
Q.8 If you weren’t a Surf Ironwoman, what career or passion would you be pursuing?
If I wasn’t an Iron-woman I think I may have stuck to the competitive swimming path that I did until I was 18.
If I wasn’t an Iron-woman I think I may have stuck to the competitive swimming path that I did until I was 18.
Q.9 If you were a shade of JAYD Swimwear, what would you be?
Breeze! I absolutely love the new colour.
Breeze! I absolutely love the new colour.
Q.10 What’s one lesson being a Surf Ironwoman has taught you, that you now apply to life outside of sport?
Be grateful for the opportunities life offers to you, be resilient when times are tough, and always be thankful for your supporters because without them nothing would be possible, in sport and beyond.
Be grateful for the opportunities life offers to you, be resilient when times are tough, and always be thankful for your supporters because without them nothing would be possible, in sport and beyond.
Q.11 What is your favourite piece of JAYD Swimwear and why?
I really love the new Albi One Piece as the seamless hip is sooooo comfortable and makes me feel confident when training!
I really love the new Albi One Piece as the seamless hip is sooooo comfortable and makes me feel confident when training!
