Biography - Kate Næss

Her maiden name is Kate Doughty. Since 2023, Kate has been competing under her married name Kate Naess.

Kate was born without her right hand, but with her parents involved in the horse industry, she began riding horses at the age of six. In 2010 she was part of the Australian Team who won the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky, USA. In 2015 she decided to embark on her para-triathlon journey and has had some great wins. Most recently, Kate won three gold medals in the 2017 season.

Recent Highlights

- Winner of the 2017 Yokohama ITU World Paratriathlon Series;

- Winner of the 2017 Gold Coast ITU World Paratriathlon Series;

- Winner of the 2017 Devonport OTU Triathlon Oceania Championships;

- 3rd place at the 2017 Edmonton ITU World Paratriathlon Series; and

- 4th place at the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam.

Biography - Patricia Collins

Patricia completed her first triathlon in 1989. During a 2006 cycling outing, she was hit by a car and made the decision to amputate in 2007. Since then, she had over eight ITU podiums and has won three gold medals.

Patricia has also been a dedicated member of the US Army and worked at the Pentagon and Fort Bragg as part of her 25-year career, which she has now retired from as a Colonel.

Patricia wow she dedicates her time to her young son Gabe, adopted from Guatemala. She says Gabe is her biggest motivation, and wants him to see her follow her dreams and know he can too.

Recent Highlights

- 3rd place at the 2017 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam;

- Winner of the 2017 USA Paratriathlon National Championships;

- 3rd place at the 2017 Yokohama ITU World Paratriathlon Series;

- Winner of the 2017 Sarasota CAMTRI Paratriathlon American Championships; and

- 10th place at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games.