Allira Richardson

NUMBER: 8

DEL_7766

PROFILE

Nickname Leir
DOB 18/02/1987
Age 25
Born Wollongong, NSW
Lives Sunshine Coast
Club Mooloolaba
Coach Michael King

 

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

  • First place in the Kurrawa round of the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series in 2008/09
  • Second place in 2nd round at Portsea Victoria of the Ironwan Series 2011/2012
  • Third place in the Coolum round of the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series in 2008/09
  • Fourth in round 5 of the 2010/11 IronWoman Series (Noosa)

 

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MORE ABOUT ALLIRA….. 

 

NAME: Allira Richardson

 

NAME YOU GET CALLED DOWN THE BEACH: Leir/Leiry

 

AGE: 25

 

HOME TOWN: Forster, NSW

 

CLUB: Mooloolaba

 

FORMER CLUBS: Forster, NSW and Maroochydore, QLD

 

COACH: Michael King aka ‘Silver Fox’

 

HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN IN SURF LIFE SAVING?: 15 years

 

BEST LEG: I enjoy all the disciplines, ski is the funniest in big surf because sometimes no matter how skilled you are you have no chance of coming out clean after catching a massive wave! Ski is full of carnage haha great entertainment!

 

DO YOU HAVE FAMILY THAT COMPETE TOO (AND IF SO, WHO)?: No I’m the only one unfortunately

 

FAVOURITE IRONMAN / IRONWOMAN: Kristy Munroe was when she competed, not only for her great athleticism but she was a gracious competitor and an amazing person.

 

FAVOURITE ATHLETE FROM ANY SPORT: Danny Green, Muhammad Ali

 

FAVOURITE HOME SURF SPOT: On the Sunshine Coast it would have to be point cartwright otherwise Tuncurry beach back in NSW.. I have some of the best surfing memories there!

 

FAVOURITE FORMAT: Triple Sprint, and the Eliminator.

 

BOARD YOU PADDLE: KRACKA! They’re boards are fantastic and Iv been withthem ever since I started paddling mal boards.

 

SKI YOU PADDLE: Hayden surf craft

 

BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR CAREER: My parents and coaches

 

TOP THREE COMPETITION RESULTS:

 

  • First place in the Kurrawa round of the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series in 2008/09
  • Third place in the Coolum round of the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series in 2008/09
  • Second place in Portsea round of kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series in 2011/12

 

2011/12 SEASON GOALS: A top 6 in the IronWoman Series

 

CAREER GOALS: Just live my life to the fullest… :)

 

DO YOU HAVE ANY SPONSORS (AND IF SO, WHO): Kracka boards, Hayden Surf skis and FINZ swimwear

 

WHAT’S THE HEAVIEST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU IN THE SURF? One year in the IronWoman Series trials I was concussed and had to go straight to a medical centre and get my head super glued!

 

APART FROM IRONWOMAN RACING, HOW DO YOU EARN A CRUST? I’m a receptionist at the Mooloolaba Surf Life saving Club

 

DO YOU HAVE ANY FAMOUS FRIENDS: Not really..

 

BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE: Definitely my parents! Michael King my coach is also a massive influence

 

NAME THREE PEOPLE YOU’D LIKE TO GO ON A SURF TRIP WITH (YOU DON’T HAVE TO KNOW THEM): Probably 3 close friends. I know I could take anyone in the world but I would honestly have the best time with friends

 

FAVOURITE FOOD: Ice cream!!!

 

FAVOURITE DRINK: loveee smoothies

 

FAVOURITE BAND / PERFORMER: Taylor Swift.. And yes I went to her concert and yes I did touch her :0

 

TOP 5 SONGS ON YOUR IPOD: It changes all the time… but mostly Taylor Swift : D

 

FAVOURITE 3 TV SHOWS: The project, currently BB (big brother) and always Vicar of Dibley

 

FAVOURITE MOVIE: Anchorman, Mean Girls, bridesmaids

 

FAVOURITE SPORTING TEAM: St George Illawarra Dragons NRL team

TELL EVERYBODY SOMETHING THEY DONT KNOW ABOUT YOU: I love playing the guitar and ukulele! And my ultimate dream job would to be on radio or on channel 10′s the project!