sports
February 9, 2026
A New Start After 60: I Became a Wrestler, 50 Years After Falling in Love With the Sport
After a career in accountancy, Sally Goldner decided to get in the ring – as Zali Gold – and live out her childhood dreams
TL;DR
- Sally Goldner, a lifelong wrestling fan, pursued her childhood dream of wrestling professionally at the age of 60.
- She adopted the wrestling persona Zali Gold and made her in-ring debut on her 60th birthday in an Alpha Pro battle royal.
- Goldner had a career in accountancy and experienced a journey of self-discovery, including coming to terms with her transgender identity.
- She founded Transgender Victoria and later pursued creative outlets, including wrestling training.
- Goldner now regularly contributes as a ring announcer and commentator and has made her in-ring debut in mixed wrestling events.
- She plans to make a singles or tag team debut in the future.
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