Hamish Bond

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Hamish Bond's list of achievements is staggering. He is one of only two New Zealanders to win Olympic gold at three separate Games, and his 69-race unbeaten streak with Eric Murray is the longest in international rowing history. He won eight world titles, set world records in two boat classes, and then proved his versatility by winning a Commonwealth Games medal in cycling. His ability to excel across multiple sports sets him apart as one of the most remarkable athletes of his generation.

AwardsHamish Bond won three Olympic gold medals (2012, 2016, 2020) and eight World Rowing Championships golds. He also won three New Zealand national cycling championships and a Commonwealth Games medal. He was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM).

Honours & Distinctions

Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit

New Zealand Government·2022

For services to rowing.

Records & Feats

Longest unbeaten streak in international rowing

Career Milestone·2009-2016

69 consecutive race wins with Eric Murray from 2009 to 2016.

One of only two New Zealanders to win Olympic gold at three separate Games

Historic First·2021

Alongside Lisa Carrington.