09-08-2025
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Ninja Warrior's Olivia Vivian reveals why she'll freeze her eggs
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Former Australian Ninja Warrior champion Olivia Vivian has opened up about her journey to 'find myself again' after her marriage breakdown and her upcoming fertility mission.
Vivian was heartbroken after separating from husband and fellow contestant Ben Polson in 2023.
The first woman to conquer the Warped Wall on the Australian edition of the show, Vivian revealed she would freeze her eggs later this year.
'I've been advised by a lot of amazing friends who have had kids late to do this,'' the 36-year-old said.
'I'm going to listen to them. We had a public relationship so it was tough at first to re-explain myself about children.
Olivia Vivian is looking at freezing her eggs at age 36.
'I wasn't sure if I wanted kids. For a long time it was a hard no because early on I was told it was a hassle and it wasn't for me. Then I had to go away and I asked 'what did I want' instead of what I was taught as a child. With the right person it's a beautiful thing and as far as I know I've got a lot of healthy eggs.'
Vivian is competing overseas and will return to Australia for the egg freezing process.
The topic of egg freezing and when to do it will be discussed during a must-watch online conversation that will air at 4pm on Monday.
It will feature top experts and people with lived experience with infertility, including actor Olympia Valance.
Melbourne IVF medical director and fertility specialist Raelia Lew discusses egg freezing during the event and when is the best time to do it.
Ahead of her egg freezing journey, Vivian is currently doing a safari in South Africa and living her best life.
Olivia Vivian was a Ninja Warrior champion. Picture: Supplied/Channel 9
'The separation was coming for some time, but when it happens and you're no longer hanging out with your best friend every day, it hit me pretty hard,'' Vivian said.
'My reaction was to fly. I went to international events and I needed to get away. It turned into a journey to find myself again and it's been a rollercoaster but I feel happier and know my worth.
'It was a true blessing in disguise. Initially I was like never again to a relationship and locked my heart away but slowly I started opening up and healing. There's been a couple of guys since, not in Australia, so in a sense now I'm miss worldwide. I'm looking for a man, not a boy.'
Vivian competes in ninja competitions at invite-only events and is proud of her feats in Australia. It's hoped that the sport will be in the Olympics by Brisbane 2032.
'It's a big thing all over the world and it's changed my life,'' Vivian said.
Olivia Vivian and Ben Polson before their split. Picture: David Swift.
'I felt so out of touch and burnt out from the elite gymnastics world and then Ninja Warrior came along. We were all bonded by trauma in a way, filming it at midnight and it was such a unique experience and I poured my heart into it. Ben and I were the golden couple of the show.
'I compete in events that are the pinnacle of the ninja world and it's been great watching the sport evolve. I'd love to be competing or commentating when it's in the Olympics.
'Hopefully it's had a ripple effect and inspired girls to go for their dreams and goals.'
Originally published as Ninja Warrior's Olivia Vivian says she'll freeze her eggs after marriage split
