Ratcliffe was born in Hamilton to Dave and Sue Ratcliffe, and has one older sister, Sarah.[4][5] She attended Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, where she was head girl and dux in her final year.[5][6] In her youth, she participated in various sports including hockey, netball, and hurdling.[7]
Ratcliffe attended Princeton University in New Jersey, United States. She graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts, with a major in economics and a certificate in political economy.[4] As of April 2020, she works as an economic analyst for the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.[8][9]
Career
Ratcliffe began participating in hammer throw at age 12.[6]
In 2014, Ratcliffe won the NCAAhammer throw title, becoming Princeton University's first female track and field NCAA champion.[10]
Ratcliffe held the New Zealand national record in the hammer throw from July 2012 until September 2020.[11] She reclaimed the national title in March 2021, setting a new national record of 73.55 metres at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships.[12]