Sive Brassil

MODERN PENTATHALON

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Sive Brassil was born in Galway in in 1994. She has always been very passionate about sport. She has been running, swimming and horse riding since she was 7. When she found out about Modern Pentathlon in 5th class, she decided her dream was to represent Ireland at the Olympics in Pentathlon. She lives in Dublin and trains 6 days a week, with 3-4 sessions a day. She is currently training to qualify for the Paris Olympics and wants to bring home a gold medal for Ireland.

SIVE

Quick Facts:

Hometown: Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Favourite food: Pasta and ice cream

Favourite movie: Harry Potter

Favourite music: Vampire Weekend, Haim

Childhood  heros: Sonia O’Sullivan, Paul O’Connell

Favourite athlete: Fionnuala McCormack

Most rewarding moment in sport: Getting to do what I love every day.

Talents other than sport: I can speak French.

Highlights

  • 2020 World Cup: 16th place
  • 2018 European Championships: Team 2nd place
  • 2019 World Cups: 16th and 14th place
  • 2015 Spanish Open Championship: 1st place
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Sive Brassil

Modern Pentathlon
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