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Athletic career and achievements
Former international swimmer Mikayla has created excitement since turning to professional long-course triathlon. After years competing at a high level in swimming, she transitioned into triathlon following the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and quickly found success in the demanding swim-bike-run format. Combining elite sport with a career in sales and marketing, Mikayla balances high-performance training with her role at a custom and branded apparel company, where she also helps shape products designed specifically for athletes and teams.
Known for her discipline, competitiveness and process-driven mindset, Mikayla’s ambitions are centred on continuing to climb the professional ranks, improving her international results and building toward consistent performances on the global long-course triathlon circuit. Alongside her racing career, she is passionate about helping athletes and teams access better apparel and equipment experiences through her work in sport-focused business and marketing.
Recent results:

Ironman Sunshine Coast 2025 – 10th
VI Half Gasteiz 2025 – 2nd

Rankings:

PTO World Ranking: #309
PTO Australia Ranking: #22

Sport background:
Mikayla grew up immersed in sport before finding her love of the pool, quickly establishing herself as a talented swimmer with aspirations of reaching the highest levels internationally. Years of intense training and racing took her around the world competing across multiple swimming disciplines and distances, developing the resilience, work ethic and competitive edge that now underpin her triathlon career.
Like many athletes, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Mikayla to reassess her pathway when pool closures and training disruptions changed the trajectory of her swimming career. Rather than stepping away from elite sport, she embraced a new challenge in triathlon, transferring her endurance background and competitive mentality into professional racing.
Training and competing overseas played a major role in shaping her outlook as an athlete. Her time in the Basque Country exposed her to deeply passionate sporting cultures and strong team environments, experiences that continue to influence both her approach to racing and her broader ambitions within sport.
Challenges and opportunity
Balancing elite sport with a professional career presents constant demands on Mikayla’s time, energy and recovery. Managing multiple daily training sessions alongside commercial responsibilities requires discipline, structure and adaptability, particularly while competing internationally and continuing to develop as a professional athlete.
Mikayla represents a compelling modern athlete profile for brands and partners. Her combination of elite sporting performance, business experience and authentic understanding of athlete needs gives her credibility both inside and outside competition. With experience in marketing, product development and athlete-focused storytelling, she offers partners genuine integration opportunities beyond traditional sponsorship visibility.
As her professional triathlon career continues to progress, Mikayla is building a platform that connects performance sport, business and community: here’s an opportunity for brands looking to align with ambition, resilience and high-performance lifestyle culture.

Date Place Event
14 Sep 202510thIronman 70.3 Sunshine Coast
7 Jun 20252ndVI Half Gasteiz

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Bio

Athletic career and achievements

Former international swimmer Mikayla has created excitement since turning to professional long-course triathlon. After years competing at a high level in swimming, she transitioned into triathlon following the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and quickly found success in the demanding swim-bike-run format. Combining elite sport with a career in sales and marketing, Mikayla balances high-performance training with her role at a custom and branded apparel company, where she also helps shape products designed specifically for athletes and teams.

Known for her discipline, competitiveness and process-driven mindset, Mikayla’s ambitions are centred on continuing to climb the professional ranks, improving her international results and building toward consistent performances on the global long-course triathlon circuit. Alongside her racing career, she is passionate about helping athletes and teams access better apparel and equipment experiences through her work in sport-focused business and marketing.

Recent results:

  • Ironman Sunshine Coast 2025 – 10th
  • VI Half Gasteiz 2025 – 2nd

Rankings:

  • PTO World Ranking: #309
  • PTO Australia Ranking: #22

Sport background:

Mikayla grew up immersed in sport before finding her love of the pool, quickly establishing herself as a talented swimmer with aspirations of reaching the highest levels internationally. Years of intense training and racing took her around the world competing across multiple swimming disciplines and distances, developing the resilience, work ethic and competitive edge that now underpin her triathlon career.

Like many athletes, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Mikayla to reassess her pathway when pool closures and training disruptions changed the trajectory of her swimming career. Rather than stepping away from elite sport, she embraced a new challenge in triathlon, transferring her endurance background and competitive mentality into professional racing.

Training and competing overseas played a major role in shaping her outlook as an athlete. Her time in the Basque Country exposed her to deeply passionate sporting cultures and strong team environments, experiences that continue to influence both her approach to racing and her broader ambitions within sport.

Challenges and opportunity

Balancing elite sport with a professional career presents constant demands on Mikayla’s time, energy and recovery. Managing multiple daily training sessions alongside commercial responsibilities requires discipline, structure and adaptability, particularly while competing internationally and continuing to develop as a professional athlete.

Mikayla represents a compelling modern athlete profile for brands and partners. Her combination of elite sporting performance, business experience and authentic understanding of athlete needs gives her credibility both inside and outside competition. With experience in marketing, product development and athlete-focused storytelling, she offers partners genuine integration opportunities beyond traditional sponsorship visibility.

As her professional triathlon career continues to progress, Mikayla is building a platform that connects performance sport, business and community: here’s an opportunity for brands looking to align with ambition, resilience and high-performance lifestyle culture.