Joanna Brown transitioned from a multi-sport youth to an Olympic triathlete, representing Canada on the world stage and achieving podium finishes in international competitions. After earning a bronze medal at the ITU World Junior Championship Grand Final in 2010, Joanna Brown swiftly established herself as a formidable presence in international triathlon. Her international career commenced in 2009, following a victory at the Valleyfield Eastern Canadian Championships in 2007 and joining the Bytown Storm Triathlon Team in 2007. Brown’s consistent performance led to her joining the Canadian national team and making her debut in the ITU World Cup circuit in 2011.
That July, Brown was an integral part of Canadas team that achieved a fifth-place finish at the ITU Mixed Relay World Championships. Joanna Brown fulfilled a career aspiration with her Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games, held in 2021, where she proudly represented Canada in both the individual and mixed relay events. Beyond her athletic achievements, she is actively pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management at the University of Guelph, demonstrating a commitment to professional development outside of elite sports.