Hayley van Dinter

DOB : 12 December 1979

Born : Melbourne

Lives : Macleod

Occupation : Office Manager

Nickname : H, Hayls

How and why get involved in triathlon : Started with Sprint distance as a new challenge once I finished playing basketball, then needed more so starting to compete in half ironman distance

Coaches: Triathlon: Eric Hanssen.

Sponsors: None

Trains : Everyday if possible

First sporting success : Winning cross country in grade 5 & 6 and again when I hit high school, as well as numerous junior basketball grand final wins

Finest sporting moment : Finishing 2009 Half Ironman in Port Macquarie.

Best race : Hopefully just around the corner

Would most like to meet : Pink (I used to think Tiger...)

Most Prized possession : My black lab - Murphy

Biggest influence : Parents and Andrew (husband)

Any family connections to sport : No - just very active family, always involved in sport

Toughest opponent : Me

Biggest passions away from triathlon : Family, mates and supporting the Tigers (AFL)

Favourite Event : Half Ironman

Ultimate ambition in Triathlon : To compete in a full Ironman

Favourite sport other than triathlon : Watching footy

Tips to Relax : Going for a jog helps me relax!

Family : Husband - Andrew; Dogs - Murphy & Darby; and 1 niece - Alyssa and 1 nephew - Mitchell (one each from my 2 sisters)

Where do you see yourself in 10 years time : Still competing and still improving on my times!