Athletes

Born in Nelson and raised in Dunedin, Oli is a dedicated distance runner, specialising in athletics, cross-country, and road racing. He’s driven by a deep love for competition and the relentless pursuit of becoming the best athlete he can be. For Oli, it’s about pride in performance and representing his family on the biggest stages.

Goals: Commonwealth Games Qualification – leave no stone unturned.

Meg isn’t a pro or amateur athlete, but her drive, pride, and authenticity make her a standout at Compound. She reflects the everyday athlete — balancing life, training, and motherhood with strength and purpose.

Originally from Kāpiti and now in Dunedin, Meg is returning to long-distance running postpartum. Her goal? To stay strong and clear-minded and be a role model for her baby girl.

With a big social media presence and relatable journey, Meg is one of our most valued faces at Compound.

Hailing from Milton, South Otago, Millar competes in NCAA Track and Field. He specialises in sprints from 100m to 400m, focusing on explosive power and speed in the gym. Driven by a relentless pursuit of growth, he aims to push his physical and mental limits, inspiring others through discipline and resilience.

Goals: Qualify for NCAA nationals, earn All-American honours (top 8), and break school records.

Originally from Auckland, 18-year-old Savannah has recently moved to Dunedin to study finance and environmental management at Otago University. Passionate about fitness, weightlifting, and living an active lifestyle, she uses her social media platforms to inspire, motivate, and add a bit of fun to her followers' days.

Goals: Get into running, Hyrox, and athletic training — pushing beyond the comfort zone of weightlifting.

Born and raised in Dunedin, 21-year-old Daniel has spent the last decade making his mark on the hockey field. From representing Otago across all age groups to wearing the silver fern for the Junior Blacksticks, his journey has taken him to international tournaments like the Sultan of Johor Cup and the Junior World Cup.

Hockey has shaped more than just his athletic resume — it’s built his confidence and sharpened his communication. Looking ahead to 2025/26, Daniel’s focused on hitting new PBs in speed and strength, and earning selection for the Premier Hockey League.

Ella is a high school athlete from Dunedin, NZ, who trains and competes in CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting while playing football during the winter season. She’s driven by a passion for strength, skill progression, and the supportive community she’s found in the gym.

Goals: Compete at Senior Nationals in weightlifting this November and at the Secondary Schools competition in September.

Seb is a 19-year-old biochemistry student at Otago University with a passion for explosive speed on the track. Specialising in the 100m and 200m sprints, he’s already set impressive personal bests of 10.79 (100m) and 22.30 (200m).

Goals: Keep pushing the limits, break more records, and continue representing Otago at the highest levels.

Dunedin-born and bred, Becky has been running competitively for over 15 years, focusing on the 1500m. Now a new mum, she’s looking forward to setting fresh goals and exploring new distances as she returns to form.

Running has always made Becky the best version of herself, teaching resilience, discipline, and balance both on and off the track. It’s also taken her around the world, fueling her passion for adventure and competition.

Goals: Balance motherhood and training, and get back on the start line later in the year.

Mickey is a dedicated netball player who has fought her way back from major injuries to earn a spot on the Southern Blast NNL team this season. Her motivation comes from her family, support system, and the determination to honour her past, present, and future self.

As she steps back onto the court, Mickey is focused on staying strong and resilient, putting in the work off the court with the team at Compound to ensure she thrives when it matters most.

Goal: Stay healthy, keep progressing, and make the most of every moment back on the court.

Born in South Africa and raised in New Zealand, Emma has spent over a decade in competitive sport, from representing NZ in inline speed skating at the Oceania Championships to playing football at national tournaments. Recently, she switched to rugby, competing for the Seafarers 7s and Otago University Rugby Club. Emma thrives on challenge, finding growth through adversity. Despite significant injuries over the past four years, she’s pushed through setbacks, proving her resilience and passion for sport.

Goals: Build on her first rugby season and keep learning, and find balance between training, work, uni, and life.

Originally from Dallas, Texas, Brady plays football with purpose — driven by his faith in Jesus Christ and a mission to spread the gospel through sport. Since arriving in NZ, he’s made an impact, scoring on debut in the National League and earning two Goal of the Week nominations for Dunedin City Royals.

A 3x NCAA All-Conference player and USL2 competitor back home, Brady’s 2025 goals include finishing as top scorer in the National League and signing a professional contract in the USA.

Briar is a born and bred Dunedin girl who dipped her toes into CrossFit at 14 and fell in love. She was initially very drawn to the heavy weights and got stuck into Olympic weightlifting in high school, achieving a gold medal at NZ nationals in 2019. Now her training is much more hybrid-focused, which allows her to balance work/life and training. 2025 is the year she has decided to get back into the competition space with CrossFit, along with running her first race back in November.

Goal: 2026 Hyrox. With the recent craze of hyrax hitting NZ and the compound having the ideal facility for training, I have my eyes set on the next NZ race and am giving it my best shot!