Ambassadors - Steps Team challenge 2025

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During the four-week challenge, so it's important to stay cognisant of what you are putting into your body. What are you eating before and after you exercise? Set yourself up with good habits that will stick with you for the rest of your life.

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Rob Heffernan, Olympic medalist and world champion walker, gives some great stretches to do before and after training or during the day.

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Meet our Ambassadors

Rob Heffernan World Champion, Olympic Medalist & Five-time Olympic Walker

Rob Heffernan is a retired Irish race walker and one of Ireland’s most accomplished athletes. Hailing from Togher, Cork, his illustrious career spans over two decades, highlighted by a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and a gold medal at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow. Rob’s triumph in the 50-kilometre race walk cemented his status as one of the world's elite race walkers and a trailblazer for Irish athletics. Beyond his athletic achievements, Rob is the founder of City AC, a thriving athletics club, and hosts two popular podcasts, Red Raw and Medals and Mikes, where he shares insights into sport and life. As an ambassador for the Steps Team Challenge, Rob’s passion for promoting health, fitness, and teamwork perfectly aligns with the values of the initiative, inspiring participants to take meaningful steps—both literal and figurative—towards a more active and fulfilling life.

Sharlene Mawdsley European Champion & Olympic 400m Sprinter

Sharlene Mawdsley is a rising star in Irish athletics, specialising in the 400 metres. Born in Tipperary, she has become one of Ireland’s brightest talents, with a personal best of 50.71 seconds at the 2024 Olympics, making her the second-fastest Irish woman over 400 metres in history. Her impressive career includes gold in the 4x400m mixed relay and silver in the women’s relay at the 2024 European Championships. She also earned bronze in the mixed 4x400m relay at the 2023 World Relay Championships in the Bahamas. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Sharlene represented Ireland in multiple events, delivering outstanding performances and further solidifying her reputation on the global stage. As an ambassador for the Steps Team Challenge, Sharlene brings her passion for teamwork and excellence, inspiring participants to stay active, work together, and achieve their goals.

We are delighted to welcome Rob Heffernan and Sharlene Mawdsley as ambassadors for the 2025 Forvis Mazars Steps Team Challenge. Both are exceptional athletes who embody the values of determination, teamwork, and excellence, inspiring us to stay active and motivated in the New Year. Their achievements on the global stage make them the perfect representatives for this challenge.

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