Mollie Fkiaras is one of the fastest-rising names in HYROX right now. With a 61-minute Pro singles PB, a 4th-place finish in the Elite 15 women’s doubles in Melbourne, and a mixed doubles world record of 49:13, her progression has been rapid and impressive.
In a chat with us on a Rox Lyfe podcast episode, Mollie breaks down her sporting background, how she structures her training week, and why her current focus is firmly on Elite 15 singles qualification…
From Football and the Military to HYROX
Mollie grew up playing competitive football, progressing into semi-professional leagues before switching to AFL during the rapid growth of the women’s game in Australia. While she describes herself as never being the most naturally gifted player, fitness, consistency, and work ethic opened doors.
Alongside football, she served seven years in the Australian military, where resilience, discipline, and structure shaped how she approaches training and competition today. After a serious hamstring tendon injury ended her AFL career, HYROX became a new outlet to test herself physically and competitively.
A Rapid Rise in the Pro Division
Mollie’s first HYROX race came in Perth in late 2024. After just one Open race, she moved straight into the Pro division.
Since then, up to when we spoke in early 2026, her progression has been steep:
- Pro singles PB of 61 minutes
- Top-four Elite 15 women’s doubles finish in Melbourne
- Breaking the mixed doubles world record with a time of 49:13.
Breaking the Mixed Doubles World Record
Mollis broke the mixed doubled world record along with her race partner Cole Learn in Melbourne during December 2025 – in a fantastic performance against many other top athletes which included the pairing of Joanna Wietrzyk and Hunter McIntyre.
The race was defined by relentless pacing, aggressive running, and near-even workload splits across stations. Rather than relying on one partner to carry the majority of the work (which is often seen in the mixed doubles in particular), the strategy focused on shared effort, smart transitions, and sustained intensity.
Mollie describes the race as the hardest effort she has ever produced, but also the most enjoyable – driven by head-to-head racing and the accountability of competing as a team.
Why She Turned Down Elite 15 Doubles at Worlds
Despite qualifying for the Elite 15 doubles at the World Championships along with Meg Martin, Mollie made the difficult decision to decline the spot.
The reason was focus. Her priority for the season is Elite 15 singles qualification. While doubles will remain part of her racing calendar, her training, race selection, and energy are now aligned toward becoming a consistent Elite 15 singles athlete.
How Mollie Trains for HYROX
Mollie trains around 18 hours per week, covering roughly 70 km of running alongside strength and station work.
Her approach is deliberately periodised:
- VO2 max intervals early in blocks to raise her ceiling
- Long aerobic runs to build durability
- Threshold sessions closer to racing
- Hard run and strength sessions paired on the same day to protect true recovery days
She credits improved running economy as a major reason her recent races feel more controlled, with runs acting as recovery rather than damage.
Mindset, Doubles vs Singles, and Racing Identity
One belief Mollie holds strongly is that some athletes genuinely perform better in doubles than singles. Coming from team sports, she finds that racing for someone else unlocks a deeper level of effort and commitment. In singles racing, she is actively working on reframing pressure into purpose, using racing as a way to inspire others to attempt hard things.
Looking Ahead
With regional qualifiers approaching and Elite 15 singles firmly in sight, Mollie’s next phase is about refinement rather than reinvention.
Her trajectory suggests she is not far from the Elite 15 conversation in singles – and she is clear that when she races, it will always be with full commitment.
To check out the full interview, watch below or listen on the Rox Lyfe podcast.
