Noah Steiner

Where It All Started

Growing up in Cronulla, I was in the water before I could even walk. My dad was a professional Ironman and naturally signed me up for Nippers at Cronulla SLSC when I was six. From there, I spent every spare minute at the beach, just having fun. Over the years, I took up swimming to build my fitness for the surf, and gradually became more serious about training and racing. From the beginning, my goal was always to race in the professional series, so to now be living out that dream is pretty cool.

The Journey Nobody Sees

I’ve been very lucky to have been surrounded by knowledgeable and selfless mentors from a young age. Growing up around people who were passionate about surf lifesaving and willing to share their knowledge taught me the importance of constantly being willing to learn. My coaches and mentors have played a huge role in shaping me, both as an athlete and as a person, and through always trying to listen, learn and take something from everyone around me, I have found myself now competing at the top level. Of course, I’ve had my share of setbacks and challenges along the way. But I think those experiences have ultimately taught me resilience and the importance of staying committed to the process. I’m still learning and developing every day, but I think that mindset has played a big part in making me the athlete I am today.

Your Greatest Moments

The achievements that stand out most are representing NSW for the first time in 2023, being awarded the Dean Mercer Memorial Trophy as the youngest Open Ironman finalist at Aussies that same year, and winning my first NSW Open Ironman title in 2024. But probably the most significant was qualifying for the Ironman Series in 2025. I had tried for years and missed out, so finally achieving that goal and was incredibly rewarding.

Beyond the Sport

Outside of racing, I spend a lot of time running my own media business, which gives me a completely different challenge away from sport. I love being active and spending time with family and mates whenever I can. I love training, so switching off completely doesn’t always come naturally, but I enjoy having other things to focus on outside of training and racing.