23/09/2026
Meet Kayla Van Der Linden ππββοΈ
A fourth-year medical student and middle-distance athlete, Kayla balances full-time placements with a packed training schedule, competing across the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
From winning gold and breaking records at the Australian All Schools Championships to chasing her goal of representing Australia internationally, Kayla shares what it takes to balance study, sport and everything in between.
Swipe through to learn more about Kaylaβs journey and how Curtinβs Elite Athlete Program supports her as a student-athlete. π€π§‘
Interested in finding out how Curtin supports elite athletes? Learn more about the Elite Athlete Program via the link in bio.