Name: Olivia Thornbury
Hometown: Invercargill (based in Dunedin for study)
Coach: Tim Brazier
Hobbies: Anything outdoors, relaxing at the lake/beach, cooking & baking
Best Achievement: 4th U23 at Oceania championships
Reason for getting into Triathlon: Gave it a go whilst I was a competitive swimmer and loved it so have stuck with it ever since!
Describe yourself in three words: Driven, patient, persistent
Do you work/study: Completed a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Anatomy and Physiology in 2020. Currently studying to become a physiotherapist.
What motivates you to become an elite triathlete: I have always had the dedication and passion to succeed in everything that I do. Becoming an elite triathlete is just another challenge that I have set myself. It is a part of my journey as I continue to demand more from myself and work towards being the best that I can be. Triathlon is my passion and it’s so awesome to be a part of it!
