As a child, Cole competed in gymnastics, which led her to diving.

With Sharleen Stratton, she won gold at the Commonwealth Games in the 3 m synchronised event.

Then in 2008, with Melissa Wu she won a silver in the 10 m synchronised platform at the Beijing Olympics.

[2] She has bachelor's degrees in teaching and applied science (human movement, 2005) from Deakin University.

After retiring from competitions she worked for the Australian Sports Commission as a regional coordinator in the Active After-School Communities program.