Marina grew up on the traditional lands of the Camaraigal people in northern Sydney, fostering a love for the outdoors and sports at every and any level. Marina is a Tokyo 2020 Olympian, World Cup finalist and Junior World Championships top 10 athlete, having represented Australia in Modern Pentathlon since the age of 17. As an all-round sportsperson, her focus is on the joy that sport can bring, and the importance of a holistic approach to life on and off the sporting field. Alongside her sport, Marina is finishing her studies in Medical Science in the pursuit of becoming a doctor one day.