True Blue Conversations - 2 x Olympian Kayaker & QFS Firefighter Aly Bull

On this week’s podcast we speak with 2 x Olympian kayaker & QFS Queensland Fire Service firefighter Aly Bull. Born and raised in Queensland Aly’s love for the water came at a young age. Unable to go to the Olympic Games in her chosen sport of surf lifesaving, Alyssa ‘Aly’ Bull started kayaking to fulfil an Olympic dream. Bull was inspired to try kayaking when she watched her surf lifesaving idol Naomi Flood compete at London 2012.    When Aly is not working as a firefighter or training in her kayak, you will find her giving back to the community as a Surf Lifesaver and competing in the Nurti-Grain Ironwoman Series.   Bull started ski paddling at the age of 16 for surf lifesaving and was the Under 17 Australian Ironwoman Champion in 2012.  In 2016 Aly represented Australia at the Rio Olympics and again in Tokyo in 2021. In 2019 Aly was crowned the Single Ski World Champion.  With a willingness to serve Aly joined the Queensland Fire Service (QFS) in 2017, we spoke about all thing’s mindset competing at the elite level and dealing with the trauma that first responders see on the front line. Aly has just qualified to represent Australia again in 2024 in Paris Go Aly Australia is right behind you as you chase Gold.       Presenter: Adam Blum Guest: Aly Bull Editor: Kyle Watkins Investigative Consultant: Adam Holloway