Athletes
Jesse Hansen Australian Survivor contestant
I am a long course triathlete based in Canberra. I have been doing the sport since I was about 10 years old but in the last three years the sport has become my complete focus. I absolutely love the challenge that having to train to become elite at three different sports gives. Not only do you have the challenge of the sport but time management, nutrition and recovery become such important players as well. I love being in nature so I love that triathlon takes me there. The sport is also a great vessel for travel and it has taken me all around the country and the world.
I have an incredible passion for this sport and pushing myself to see what I can achieve in it. There really is no feeling like working for an extended period of time 24/7 to achieve something incredibly difficult, and then achieving it. I am really excited to see where I can go in this sport and what the next few years hold for me.
I have been lucky enough to partner with some amazing brands which have shown belief in me and Lapped is one of them. The the quality and attention to detail of the products is phenomenal. I am excited to see this brand take off and hopefully at the same time my triathlon career!
Rory Thornhill
Alex Carter
I started triathlon in 2018. I have previously been a state level light weight rower and prior to that a state water polo player for years. Stumbled into triathlon and haven't looked back
Currently my aim is to get to 70.3 Worlds and see where I place on a global scale. On a local scale I’m placing in the top 4 open women depending on the race length. I’m definitely more suited to longer races - Sprint distant races I find a killer! The last two 70.3’s I’ve raced I’ve placed 1st at Busselton (2nd female overall) and 2nd at Cairns in my age group. So definitely keen to see where I rank when I finally get to Worlds!
Daniel McDonnell

Currently residing in the Whitsundays, I am a 23 yr. old aviation firefighter on Hamilton Island with Airservices Australia, as well as a member of the retained auxiliary firefighters in Airlie beach with Queensland Fire Rescue & Emergency Service.
Over the last 8 months I have made a return to the sport of triathlon which I raced competitively in from 10-15 yrs old. Placing top 10 in the state championships 2011/2012, I gained a spot on the QLD team for nationals
Mackay Olympic (2nd) 18th of April |
Hamilton Island hilly half 800m elevation (1st) 2nd of may |
Cairns 70.3 (3rd age group, 11th overall) 6th of June |
Mackay men’s health sprint (1st) |
Airlie beach half marathon (1st) course record |
Sunny coast 70.3(3rd age group, 13th overall) |
Chloe Bateup
I am an elite junior triathlete currently living and training out of Melbourne, Victoria with an aspiration to complete a bachelor in laws. Competing at an elite level from the age of 13 I have grown to love the daily challenge of triathlon and am incredibly grateful for the travel opportunities it provides.
Although COVID19 has disrupted many overseas racing opportunities such as a World Championship debut, I have been incredibly fortunate to have had successful domestic seasons during my time as a junior. Most notably, placing first and second respectively at the last two Australian National Junior Championships.
With aspirations to compete at future Olympic and Commonwealth games, whilst juggling University and part-time work, adequate recovery and good quality gear is essential. For this reason, I am incredibly fortunate to be working alongside the lapped team.
Callum McClusky
My main goal for 2022 is to qualify for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Another goal for the year is to podium at an ITU World Cup event and compete on the World Triathlon Championships Series (WTCS) circuit.