MEET THE PRO

Nicole Genrich

About me

I got into the sport in 2018 after having two ankle reconstructions, because I wanted to get fit and healthy again.

OFFICIAL STRONGMAN GAMES

2023

World Finals

opens

3rd place

Atlas Stone World record

2023

174.5kg

Australia's Strongest Woman

2023

Strongwoman

Open

1st Place

Great Lakes Strongest Woman

2023

Strongwoman

Pro div

1st Place

Australia's Strongest International

2023

Strongwoman

Open

1st Place

Beasts of Burden, ASW qualifier

2022

Strongwoman

Open

2nd Place

National Bench record 90kg+

2021

CAPO Powerlifting competition

120kg

National Deadlift Record 90kg+

2021

CAPO Powerlifting competition

240kg

National Total Record 90kg+

2021

CAPO Powerlifting competition

580kg

National Deadlift Record

2020

Powerlifting Australia

222kg

Arnolds Amateur World Championships, Ohio

2020

Strongwoman

Open

Top 10

Australia's Strongest Woman

2019

Strongwoman

Open

1st Place

Southern Hemisphere's Strongest Woman

2019

Strongwoman

Open

3rd Place

Powerlifting Australia Nationals

2018

-100kg

2nd Place

Best sporting moment

Winning Australia's Strongest Woman 2023 at 6 months postpartum

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

What does your competition day look like (Do you have a pre-comp ritual or superstitions)?

I don't really have any rituals, I usually have a big high protein/carb meal the night before and my comp day food is just a regular day of eating for me.

What is the most important mental aspect of your training and competing?

A lot of my training sessions are done with my son, so I'm constantly being interrupted so I have adapted and learnt how to just "switch on".

Who are your role models and why?

My coach, Alana Campbell, is certainly a role model for me, she continues to walk the walk and demonstrates what consistency, determination, perseverance and commitment look like on a daily basis. But I also have a lot of other people in my life, too many to name, who inspire me every day after having watched them overcome challenges in their lives and continue to be really amazing people.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to start in the sport?

Just have a go, it is so much fun and you will meet some amazing like-minded people.

What are your plans and goals for the future in your sport and generally?

My number one goal in this sport, whether it is this year or the next and so on, is to be the Worlds Strongest Woman.

What do you enjoy doing outside of the gym/sport?

As a full-time mum, coach, athlete, partner, and gym owner, I don't have a lot of spare time, so what spare time I do have, is spent with my family and it is usually at the beach or a movie.