Eric Murray

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Eric Murray's record speaks for itself: two Olympic golds and seven straight world titles in the coxless pair, a feat unmatched in the sport. His partnership with Hamish Bond redefined what was possible in the discipline, and their world best times stood as benchmarks for years. Murray's achievements have earned him a place among New Zealand's greatest Olympians, and his induction into the Sports Hall of Fame cements his legacy.

AwardsEric Murray's trophy cabinet includes two Olympic gold medals and seven World Championship golds, a testament to his dominance in the coxless pair. He also earned a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, one of the country's highest civilian honours. His world best times in both the coxless pair and coxed pair further underline his exceptional career.

Honours & Distinctions

Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit

New Zealand Government·2017

For services to rowing.

New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame

New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame·2019

Inducted for his outstanding rowing career.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest New Zealand Athletes

NZ Herald·2020

Records & Feats

Most consecutive World Championship titles in the men's coxless pair

Career Milestone·2017

Won seven straight titles from 2010 to 2017 with Hamish Bond.

World best time in the men's coxless pair

Record·2012

Set a world best time at the 2012 London Olympics.

World best time in the men's coxed pair

Record·2014

Set a world best time in the coxed pair in 2014.