Jo Brigden-Jones

Jo Brigden-Jones is a dual Olympian, paramedic and a cake decorator. Jo is one of Australia's fastest female paddles and has been on Australian teams every year since 2004. Jo worked during the COVID-19 pandemic as a paramedic along with her colleagues to help her community through this time. She then went on to race at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, making the final in the K4 500m event.

Career Statistics:

• Australian Olympic Team 2012 and 2020, Olympic finalist 
• 2011 World Championship medallist, Bronze K2 200m
• 2018 World Cup medal, Silver K4 500m 
• 2004-2021 18 straight years as part of Australian Kayak Teams
• 42 time Australian National Champion
• 18 times selected on the Australian kayak Team
• Making successful comebacks from two shoulder reconstructions

Brigden-Jones is a strong and passionate competitor. She prides herself on constantly working on her self-improvement and aims to always get the best out of herself. This determination was tested when she had to overcome two shoulder reconstructions as well as missing out on two Olympic teams by just centimetres. However, she used this disappointment to her advantage and used it to keep striving for success. Currently, she is training for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Interesting facts:

• Works full time as a paramedic
• Qualified nurse
• Owner of Elite Cake Co. and makes custom cakes and sweets

Experience:

• Co-owner and speaker at Elite Mindset Co.
• Sports speaker for the NSW Institute of Sport 
• Previously been a guest speaker at numerous events including speaking to community groups, corporates, sporting groups, schools and participating in community events
• Passionate about speaking on topics surrounding finding a balance in life as well as maintaining the mindset needed to achieve your goals, mental health and setting up a career outside of sport.