The YMMF Committee are excited to announce that World Para Triahtlete Champions Kate Doughty and Justin Godfrey will join the event as ambassadors for YMMF 2019.
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Kate Doughty
Kate is a well-known Paralympic Triathlete, Psychologist, Keynote Speaker, Wife and Mother.
After two decades in Equestrian and representing her country at the elite level, Kate transitioned to triathlon late 2014 and currently trains under the expert guidance of coach Danielle Stefano at ElotikPro Triathlon.
It was the devastating and sudden passing of her mum Vicki that first inspired Kate to transition from Para-equestrian to Para-triathlon. Her mother’s memory and tragic loss to breast cancer remains a driving force for Kate to continue to stay fit and healthy and make sure she leaves no stone unturned and no opportunity missed in her dream to win gold at the Paralympics.
Placing 5th at Rio, Kate was ranked 2nd in the World Paratriathlon rankings in her category, PT5 at the end of the 2017 season. After giving birth to son Henrik in 2018, Kate returned to the ITU circuit in 2019, seven months post pregnancy, and finished the 2019 season with several wins on the ITU circuit. Kate is currently working towards competing at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
As a registered Psychologist and Keynote Speaker, Kate is passionate about helping others to be the best they can be by providing tools and strategies to help others feel empowered and motivated. Kate draws on her own life experiences, as well as mindfulness, growth mindset and deliberate practice as strategies for performance and success at work and in life.
Justin Godfrey
Justin Godfrey will join YMMF for the third year in a row as an event ambassador. Justin is a Professional Para Athlete, a member of the Australian PTS3 Elite Paratriathlon Team, 2 x World Cross Triathlete, C3 Para Cyclist, XC enduro Mountain biker, worker, husband and father from Albury.
After a motor cycle accident when he was just 15-years-old, Justin spent many years in and out of hospitals in an attempt to save his leg. After six years of trying he made the decision to have it removed.
Since then he has embarked on a sporting remarkable journey giving everything a go and especially when he is told he can’t.Justin was part of the Australian Wheelchair Basketball Association and played all around Australia for many years.
Once moving to Albury he then took up Mountain Biking where he competed with able body athletes in XC Endurance events.
One of his major accomplishments was finishing 6th in his age group in a solo 12-hour event.
In 2012-13 Justin was introduced to Para Triathlon. He instantly loved the challenges and has competed in events all over the world.
In the last seven years Justin has reached the pinnacle of his sport, twice becoming the World Para Triathlon Champion and is also a three-time Australian National Champion.
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