ABOUT
Name: Taryn Gollshewsky
Age: 32
Sport: Athletics – Discuss
Coach/s: Les Kuorikoski
Mentor or Inspiration: Anyone who has overcome adversity. The human spirit is an incredible thing
Most memorable sporting moment: Throwing a personal best at the Paris Olympics in 2024. This was a monumental moment as I threw my last personal best in April 2021, then suffered a ‘career ending’ injury in May 2021. To rehabilitate my injury and surpass my previous best was very special
Goal for 2025: Make the final at the Athletics World Championships in September
Favourite motto or saying: If I can, you can
Favourite food or drink: Chicken parmigiana
Favourite music: Anything acoustic!
