Hi, my name is Indiana Lysaght and I am a 25-year-old cross-code athlete.

In 2021, while volunteering for a PhD canditate's study in cycling, I was talent-identified by Cycling Australia as a sprint cyclist with the potential to reach Olympic selection.

With a generational gap in female sprint cyclists, Cycling Australia founded the Olympic Fast Track Program. Their vision: to build an Olympic gold-medal winning women’s team-sprint whose journey to success positively impacts the future for women in the sport. I joined two other athletes and began learning how to ride a track bike. In my first year, I brought home gold and silver at State Championships and raced at both Nationals and Oceanias.

I currently hold a training agreement with the Western Australian Institute of Sport, where I commit around 30-hours a week to the sport. While the costs of coaching and access to facilities is covered, I am self-funding my way to competitions and paying for equipment such as bike parts and uniforms.

Any donations would be hugely appreciated and would aid me in attending competitions throughout the 2023 season. All donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible through the Australian Sports Foundation.