We are excited to welcome the Lifesaving World Championships 2024 to the Gold Coast. The Queensland Government – through the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport and Tourism and Events Queensland – is proud to support this biennial sporting event, which returns to Queensland for the first time since 1988.
Across 18 days of competition, up to 7000 elite lifesaving athletes from more than 50 countries will be put through their paces in the ocean, on the sand, and in the pool. They will be joined by more than 12,000 supporters, and we hope all will extend their stay in Queensland – exploring our diverse landscapes and enjoying our outstanding hospitality.
The event’s legacy goes far beyond an estimated $15 million contribution to the Queensland economy. It will inspire future generations of lifesavers, donate equipment to local surf lifesaving clubs, share learnings around emergency management, and shine a spotlight on water safety, to reduce harm and save lives.
Hosting the Championships will also be an opportunity to showcase our incredible venues, pristine beaches, and major events expertise before a global audience, as we prepare for Queensland’s largest-ever event – the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
We thank the International Lifesaving Federation for bringing this event back to the Gold Coast and commend Surf Life Saving Queensland for delivering an action-packed program of competition, demonstrations, and live entertainment.
From the Broadwater Parklands to the world-famous Kurrawa Beach, we hope you enjoy every heart-racing moment of the Lifesaving World Championships 2024.
Premier of Queensland
Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport
Minister assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympic Sport and Engagement
Welcome to the spiritual home of surf lifesaving – the majestic Gold Coast.
We live and breathe this sport and boast around 55 kilometres of sun swept open beaches, calm water swimming facilities and some of the best community sports assets in the world.
As a council, we have Australia’s largest professional lifeguard service and have celebrated the success of many of our individual life saving athletes and boat crews on the world stage.
The Lifesaving World Championships are the pinnacle of the sport, and I am honoured to see our city host the event in 2024.
You will be in good company – 7000 athletes, 12,000 supporters and the flags of 50 countries flying high from Kurrawa to the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre. 2024 will be a fantastic time to be on the coast so get out there and enjoy everything we have to offer as we welcome you to Australia’s favourite holiday destination.
On behalf of the City of Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast, thank you for choosing our city for LWC2024. Let’s celebrate success. See you in 2024.
Gold Coast City Mayor
LWC24 acknowledge the original inhabitants of this area, including the Yugambeh people and family groups within, and recognise their connection to the land, waters and resources in the area now known as the Gold Coast. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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