About Ky Hurst

At the early age of 15, Ky became one of the youngest contenders in the Uncle Toby’s Super Series, winning 3 annual titles consecutively. He is also the only man to have won 7 Australian Ironman titles and is now regarded as one of the best Ironmen in the history of Surf Lifesaving. He gained the name ‘Killer’ as a reflection of his motivation to achieve. This drive has seen him win 24 Australian Surf titles making him the 3rd highest medal winner in the Surf Lifesaving Australian Championships and now a proud member of Surf Lifesaving’s Hall of Fame.

Despite Ky’s success on the national Ironman circuit, he still did not feel complete as an athlete and set his sights on competing for Australia at the Olympic Games. He gave up his career in the surf in 2005 to focus solely on swimming as the 10Km Open-water swim was announced as an inaugural Olympic event.

Ky raced alongside teammate Grant Hackett at the 2008 FINA World Championships for a berth at the Beijing Olympics, where both swimmers had to qualify top ten. Ky was the only man to make it through for Australia placing 5th, and after 3 years of hard work and determination his dream has finally come true.

Outside of training and competition, Ky is now able to fulfilling his dream with the help of his sponsor Panasonic to work alongside Australian Museums and help preserve Australia’s natural environment and marine life.