Saffron Tambyrajah

The harder you work, the luckier you get

Personal Details

Home town:: Ashfield, Western Australia
Occupation / Area of Study / Work:: Bachelor of Science / VIS receptionist
Hero / Most Admired Athlete:: Me in 10 years
Date of birth:: 1 August 2000

Sporting Details

Home Club:

Notorious Martial Arts

Coach:

Ryan Carneli

World Championships History:

2014, cadet world championships

2016, junior world championships

2022, senior world championships

Sporting Highlights:

Winning the Oceania Olympic qualification event, and winning a gold medal at the Polish Open

Saffron in the News

The Victorian Institute of Sport: Where high performance and a purposeful life meet

November 30, 2023

VIS athletes display how they are excelling in their personal endeavours outside of their chosen sports. These students have struck the balance between managing their sporting and personal commitments which has been recognised by the tertiary institutions they attend.

The Smiling Assassin | Saffron Tambyrajah

November 29, 2023

VIS taekwondo star, Saffron Tambyrajah demonstrates an unwavering passion and commitment to improving her taekwondo skillset. Her desire to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics is indicative of her motivation to challenge herself and perform at the highest level of her game.

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