Alumni Profiles: Sophie Hart

Sophie Hart, 29 year old General Partitioner and multi-sport athlete, reflects on the value of her Selwyn College Experience.

Sophie graduated from Otago University with an M.D. and currently lives in Nelson where she works at Harley Street Medical and competes in multi-sport events.

Sophie has won the Coast to Coast Longest Day event twice, in 2010 and 2013. The Coast to Coast is a 234 km long race, which covers many disciplines including running, mountain biking and kayaking.

To remain completive at this level Sophie splits her time between work and completing 20–25 hours a week in training. Sophie is also a member of the Seagate team that won the Adventure Racing World Champs in France in 2012 and is preparing to defend its title in Costa Rica this year.

By Selwyn College | Posted: Saturday August 24, 2013