ABOUT
Name: Nya Hayman
Age (in 2026): 20
Sport/discipline: Olympic Weightlifting
Coach: Miles Wydall
Major Goal/s for 2026: Competing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games and my first Senior World Championships.
Most memorable sporting moment: Winning Triple Gold at my first senior international competition (Mini Pacific Games in Palau).
What do you like most about your sport? I like the grind and long hours, the highs and the lows.
Who/What inspires you to achieve your best in sport? My competitors/friends that I’ve made in sport – seeing what’s possible and reaching my own potential.
Favourite food/drink: Pad Thai, and Milk.
Favourite song/music: I like a lot of older style music and musical theatre.
Favourite movie: 500 days of Summer
