Starting medicine this year has made me so extremely excited for my post-athlete career and I find myself being continuously inspired to join the workforce in a line of work that is so rewarding. I ultimately would love to work in a rural area like Ballarat and to also be able to give back to my sport by coaching schools or clubs in that region.

When I am in the boat, it is just me. But when I am studying medicine, it is for a much larger picture, a hope that I can put these skills to use and better the lives of many people other than myself. This distinguishment has been so important for me and has developed me into a person able to see so many different perspectives on life.