Penny Slater Athlete
'Success is where preparation meets opportunity'
From the moment Penny stepped on a race course she loved the feeling of pushing her limits and discovering what her body and mind are capable of. This burning passion drives her to continue to chase podiums and wins in world class fields.
Career Highlights
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2 x U23 Cross triathlon world champion
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4 x National Cross triathlon Champion
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8 x Middle distance podiums
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2022 silver long course nationals
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Bachelor of education and Exercise Science
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Current PhD candidate University of Canberra
2023 race highlights
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13th Ironman World Championships (first Australian)
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3rd 70.3 Tasmania
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3rd IM South African (regional championship)
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3rd Husky long course
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3rd IM Cairns (regional championship)
Goals
Short term:
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Solidify a spot in the top 40 PTO world rankings by end of 2023
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Place in the top 10 of the IM pro series 2024.
Long term:
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Solidify a spot in the top 30 in the world
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Top 10 at IM WC 2024
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Podium at a World Championships by 2026
Why partner with Penny?
Passion Penny understands successful partnerships require a passion for the brand and are more than just race results. Penny is looking to work with brands who encompass her values and passion for the sport.
Health Research Penny is passionate about female athletes health and wellbeing and is currently doing her PhD on education and REDs in female triathletes. She hopes her research will aid in future education courses for triathlon and help to prevent injuries and illnesses among female triathletes.
Advocacy and Inclusivity As part of the Queer community Penny is hoping to lead the way in making the triathlon community more inclusive to people of all backgrounds. She is also steadfast in her advocacy for the Indigenous Peoples of Australia and is passionate about working with Indigenous Peoples to make the triathlon community more inclusive.
Grassroots Penny is embedded in the local triathlon community and works closely with two local triathlon clubs providing guidance on athlete development. In 2023 Penny also started her own scholarship and mentor program for female triathletes. Over 150 athletes applied for the program this year with two being selected. As well as support from Penny’s current partners Penny provided them with guidance, coaching and mentorship throughout the year with both of them achieving their goals of qualifying for World Championships in their respective events.
How can Penny help your brand?
Start with Penny’s strong online presence. These platforms will assist in promoting your business, your message and your story alongside Penny’s. @Pen_slater Business account 3,288 followers 7.5k monthly reach 50% growth in monthly engagement Penny is part of the ‘Chase Pack’ series on #1 triathlon podcast The Triathlon Hour. Monthly subscribers: 1200 Monthly listens: ~55000 Community and in Person presence: Penny is widely known in the triathlon Australia Community and frequently runs meet and greets at events with current partners. She enjoys interacting with fans of the sport and hearing their stories at races and on social media interactions. Content Creation: Penny regularly employs a photographer to create high quality content for her website and social media. Brand placement: Partners willing to offer money incentives to Penny’s contract will have logo placement on the front of her racing suit and T-shirt for any media commitments.
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Current Partners
