Kiara Reddingius

Kiara's journey began in the remote outback town of Leonora, Western Australia. After relocating to Perth for university, she discovered her passion for athletics at the age of 20. Despite starting later than most, Kiara swiftly climbed the ranks in the multi-discipline heptathlon, achieving the title of runner-up Australian National Champion for three consecutive years. Although she narrowly missed selection for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, her determination did not waver.

Seeking greater opportunities in sport, Kiara moved to Melbourne, where she was selected to represent Australia in the Oceana Championships. There, she brought home a gold medal for her country and even broke the championship record. In a surprising turn of events, Kiara joined one of the Australian Women's bobsleigh teams to escape the lockdowns in Melbourne.

Despite never having seen snow until November 2021, Kiara's natural talent shone through, earning her a place on the number one ranked pilot's sled just two days after meeting. She and her pilot, Bree, achieved Australia's best-ever two-man result on a World Cup event, securing seventh place globally. Her rapid progress led to her selection as the brakewoman for Bree at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, a mere 3.5 months after her first bobsleigh race and two months after encountering snow for the first time.

With her sights set on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, Kiara and Pilot Bree are determined to compete for a medal. Alongside her sporting career, Kiara boasts diverse qualifications and experiences. She holds a BSc in Conservation and Wildlife Biology, a GradDip in Secondary Science/Mathematics teaching, and is skilled in Agile project management.

Currently, she practices as an NLP coach, specializing in success mindset and helping others thrive in all areas of life. Beyond her athletic accomplishments, Kiara takes pride in her dedication to personal and professional growth across various fields. She is an ambassador in her hometown of Leonora and returns every year for a running event called the “Golden Gift” where she helps her dad and brother train local and indigenous kids for the running carnival.