Lizzie Welborn’s story begins quite differently to other female athletes. Growing up, she wasn’t sporty and sport wasn’t a big part of her childhood. That was until age 10 when she started surf lifesaving. From there, her competitive spark was lit, and by age 16 she was competing in the professional Australian Ironwoman Series, making her one of the youngest athletes in history to qualify.

This week Chloe sits down with Australian Ironwoman Lizzie Welborn. Lizzie opens up on the pressure of expectation after finding success so early in her career, and how she battled with body confidence and restrictive eating along the way. Before it all led her to start Kamana -  a program designed to educate and empower female athletes on taboo topics so they can reach their potential in sport and life. We hope you enjoy this episode. 

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Voting for the 2025 TFAP Awards Closes THIS FRIDAY!! These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes', administrators', and coaches' achievements in sports. VOTE NOW

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To celebrate the launch of MORE THAN A GAME GAME, the ultimate women’s sports trivia game making women athletes household names, we’re hitting the road for a pub trivia tour thanks to Red Bull!

Grab your teammates, rally your friends, and get ready for a night that’s all about competition, community, and women’s sport.

Sydney - Tuesday November 11th 6:30 PM - Grab your tickets

Melbourne - Tuesday November 18th 6:30 PM - Grab your tickets

Brisbane - Tuesday November 25th 6:30 PM - Grab your tickets

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Lizzie Welborn&rsquo;s story begins quite differently to other female athletes. Growing up, she wasn&rsquo;t sporty and sport wasn&rsquo;t a big part of her childhood. That was until age 10 when she started surf lifesaving. From there, her competitive spark was lit, and by age 16 she was competing in the professional Australian Ironwoman Series, making her one of the youngest athletes in history to qualify.
This week Chloe sits down with Australian Ironwoman Lizzie Welborn. Lizzie opens up on the pressure of expectation after finding success so early in her career, and how she battled with body confidence and restrictive eating along the way. Before it all led her to start Kamana - &nbsp;a program designed to educate and empower female athletes on taboo topics so they can reach their potential in sport and life. We hope you enjoy this episode.&nbsp;
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Voting for the 2025 TFAP Awards Closes THIS FRIDAY!! These awards are set to amplify, recognise and celebrate Australian athletes', administrators', and coaches' achievements in sports. <a href="https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/awards">VOTE NOW</a>
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To celebrate the launch of MORE THAN A GAME GAME, the ultimate women&rsquo;s sports trivia game&nbsp;making women athletes household names, we&rsquo;re hitting the road for a pub trivia tour thanks to Red Bull!
Grab your teammates, rally your friends, and get ready for a night that&rsquo;s all about competition, community, and women&rsquo;s sport.
Sydney - Tuesday November 11th 6:30 PM -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/more-than-a-game-sydney-womens-sports-pub-trivia-tour-tickets-1831098818859#:~:text=About%20this%20event,drops%20online%20this%20Black%20Friday">Grab your tickets</a>
Melbourne - Tuesday November 18th 6:30 PM - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/more-than-a-game-melbourne-womens-sports-pub-trivia-tour-tickets-1856510335389?aff=erelpanelorg">Grab your tickets</a>
Brisbane - Tuesday November 25th 6:30 PM -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/more-than-a-game-brisbane-womens-sports-pub-trivia-tour-tickets-1856520084549?aff=erelpanelorg">Grab your tickets</a>
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A rising tide lifts all boats. Shop our brand new TFAP&nbsp;merch: <a href="https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop">https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop</a>
Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON&rsquo;T PLAY SPORT.

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lizzie welborn’s journey from not being a sporty kid to becoming an australian ironwoman

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