Ellesse Andrews
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
1
Honours
2
Records
Ellesse Andrews has built a remarkable record in track cycling. She is the first New Zealand woman to win Olympic gold in the keirin and sprint, and her four Olympic medals place her among the nation's most successful Olympians. Her 2022 treble of Commonwealth golds was a historic achievement, and she remains a leading figure in the sport. Her MNZM honour recognises her contributions to cycling, and her performances continue to inspire a new generation of riders.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)
Awarded for services to cycling.
Records & Feats
First New Zealand woman to win Olympic gold in the keirin
Won the keirin at Paris 2024, becoming the first Kiwi woman to achieve this.
First New Zealand woman to win Olympic gold in the sprint
Also won the sprint at Paris 2024, a historic double.