More Than The Finish Line
Empowering resilience, confidence, and purpose through the mindset of elite sport.
More Than The Finish Line
Empowering resilience, confidence, and purpose through the mindset of elite sport.
About Ellie Hoitink
Inspiring Keynote Speaker
Ellie Hoitink is a professional triathlete and inspiring keynote speaker who shares a powerful and honest story of resilience, growth, and purpose. From a determined teenager to Olympic Reserve for the Paris 2024 Games, Ellie’s journey through elite sport captures the highs and lows of chasing ambitious goals. With raw personal insight and clear, grounded messaging, she encourages audiences to embrace setbacks, stay true to their values, and keep showing up – in sport, in school, at work, and in life.
More Than The Finish Line 's Story
My Journey
My Approach
My Approach
I’m Ellie Hoitink — a professional triathlete, Olympic reserve, and someone who knows that success isn’t always measured by medals.
Growing up in Canberra and later training around the world, I poured everything into sport. The goal? To be the best. But after setbacks, missed selections, and the emotional rollercoaster of elite competition
I’m Ellie Hoitink — a professional triathlete, Olympic reserve, and someone who knows that success isn’t always measured by medals.
Growing up in Canberra and later training around the world, I poured everything into sport. The goal? To be the best. But after setbacks, missed selections, and the emotional rollercoaster of elite competition, I realised something deeper: chasing finish lines is only part of the journey.
Being named a reserve for the 2024 Paris Olympics was a turning point. It wasn’t the fairytale ending I had imagined — but it was real, and it reshaped how I saw myself. I learned that true strength lies in showing up, staying grounded, and finding purpose even when things don’t go to plan.
Now, through More Than the Finish Line, I use my story to inspire others to build resilience, redefine success, and grow into the person they want to become — not just the athlete or student or title they think they need to be.
My Approach
My Approach
My Approach
I don’t just share a success story — I share the real story.
My approach is honest, relatable, and grounded in lived experience. I speak openly about the highs and lows of elite sport, and what it means to find purpose beyond performance. Whether I’m in front of students, athletes, or teams, I create a space that’s real, engaging, and empo
I don’t just share a success story — I share the real story.
My approach is honest, relatable, and grounded in lived experience. I speak openly about the highs and lows of elite sport, and what it means to find purpose beyond performance. Whether I’m in front of students, athletes, or teams, I create a space that’s real, engaging, and empowering.
It’s not about being perfect — it’s about showing up, backing yourself, and knowing your worth beyond the result.
My Services
My Approach
My Services
I offer speaking engagements, workshops, and mentoring designed to inspire resilience, self-belief, and purpose beyond performance.
Presentations
A powerful and engaging talk that shares my journey through elite sport — the setbacks, the lessons, and the mindset needed to grow through challenge. Includes time for open Q&A and real connecti
I offer speaking engagements, workshops, and mentoring designed to inspire resilience, self-belief, and purpose beyond performance.
Presentations
A powerful and engaging talk that shares my journey through elite sport — the setbacks, the lessons, and the mindset needed to grow through challenge. Includes time for open Q&A and real connection with the audience.
Workshops
Interactive sessions that dive deeper into confidence, goal-setting, and navigating pressure. Perfect for school leadership programs, sports teams, and wellbeing initiatives.
Mentoring
One-on-one or small group sessions for young people who want to build mental strength, reflect on their identity, and develop tools to manage challenges in sport and life.
Every session is tailored to the needs of the group, with a focus on honest conversation, practical strategies, and lasting impact.