Basic Info

• Full name - Rachael McCarthy
• Age - 25
• Hometown / Where you’re based - Sydney
• Team / Squad / Coach - STG / Sam Douglas

Athlete Profile

• Primary discipline (Triathlon, Running, Cycling, etc.) - Triathlon
• Race focus (Sprint, IM 70.3, Ironman, Marathon, etc.) - 70.3 Ironman
• Years in the sport - 12 years since my first triathlon but about 3 years of proper consistent training / coaching.

Top 3 race results (event + placing + year)

• 2024 - Port Macquarie overall female AG win2025
• Hell of the West - 4th Pro2025
• Huskisson - 5th Pro

Training & Approach

• Favourite session or workout - The weekend long ride! Usually 4-5hrs long, this is a staple session which really builds my fitness and is always a bit of a challenge to tick off with some friends.
• Biggest strength as an athlete - Consistency. Over the past few years, being consistent with training, racing and learning from my mistakes has really allowed me to grow as an athlete. Excited to see what a few more years of consistency can bring!
• Go-to nutrition products for training/racing - I like to switch up the brand & flavour but usually a carb / electrolyte drink mix like Tailwind Endurance Fuel. For races or key training sessions, Precision Fuel & Hydration gels are always a winner.

Fun & Personality

• Favourite coffee order - Soy Latte
• Favourite pump-up song - This will probably change by next week but at the moment, Victory Lap (Fred again) is the go-to.