Member Spotlight
Meet Charlotte, one of our newest triathlon stars. Charlotte only started triathlon summer 2024/2025 and is absolutely KILLING it. She managed to squeeze in more races in one summer than some of us have done in total AND with super impressive results. If this is her first season of triathlon, we can't wait to see where she goes!! Charlotte loves a challenge and running hills - so our guess is that she's certainly going places! Check out what she has to say below.
Q. How did you get into triathlon?
A. Watching Sophie Lampe. Our family friend from Canterbury. She is a bit of a legend and just won the U16 national champs along with many other series and races.
Q. What is your favourite discipline?
A. Running - I love running. I enjoy competing in x country. I like hills and the feeling of being puffed but pushing through.
Q. How do you stay so motivated and driven?
A. I enjoy taking part in lots of sports. I swim with Swim Rotorua twice a week, play hockey all year round, play touch which keeps my fitness up. I am also really competitive so I enjoy entering events.
Q. Your favourite race so far and why?
A. National schools in Wanaka. I got the opportunity to race for my school and meet lots of new people in the Tri world. I even tried my hand at a team race which was cool.
Q. Any advice for other kids wanting to get into triathlon? A. We are so lucky to have so many different triathlon events in this area to give it a try.
