[2] In 2001, she moved to Canberra to take up the position of Head Coach of the newly established Australian Institute of Sport triathlon program.

In 1996 she became the world triathlon champion, setting a championship record time of 1 hour 50 minutes 52 seconds in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

[6] IAAF Personal Bests[7] In 2001, Fairweather was appointed to the position of Head Coach of the newly established Australian Institute of Sport triathlon program.

It wasn't just the races she won, or the sports she excelled in – Jackie was a pioneer in Australian triathlon coaching and administration."

Emma Snowsill, 2008 Beijing Olympics Women's Triathlon gold medalist, commented that "You shared and cared in your knowledge and passion for our sport more than anyone[,] Jackie Fairweather.