Emma Twigg

Awards & Honours

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Emma Twigg's career is a study in perseverance and excellence. She is the first New Zealand woman to win an Olympic gold in the single scull, a feat she achieved after two fourth-place finishes. Her two world titles and multiple Olympic medals place her among the greats of the sport. Beyond the medals, her advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion has made her an influential figure, and her recent success in coastal rowing shows her adaptability and enduring competitive spirit.

AwardsEmma Twigg has won two Olympic medals, a gold in 2021 and a silver in 2024, both in the women's single scull. She has also claimed two World Championship titles, in 2014 and 2023, and a silver in 2019. Her achievements were recognized with an appointment as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Honours & Distinctions

Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit

New Zealand Government·2022

For services to rowing

Records & Feats

First New Zealand woman to win Olympic gold in single scull

Historic First·2021

Won the women's single scull at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.