Lisa Carrington
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Covers
3
Records
Lisa Carrington's list of achievements is nothing short of extraordinary. She is New Zealand's most decorated Olympian, with eight gold medals and one bronze across four Games. Her ability to win in multiple boat classes, from individual to team events, sets her apart in the sport.Her record of three consecutive Olympic titles in the K1 200 metres is a feat achieved by very few athletes in any discipline. She has also been a world champion multiple times, dominating the sprint kayaking scene for over a decade. Her dedication and consistency are an inspiration to aspiring athletes worldwide.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Dame Commander of the New Zealand Order of Merit
For services to canoe racing.
Māori Sports Awards Hall of Fame
Inducted for outstanding achievements in sport.
Rankings & Lists
New Zealand's Greatest Olympian
Magazine Covers
New Zealand Herald
2024-08-10
Golden Girl: Lisa Carrington's Paris Triumph
The Post
2026-05-15
Dame Lisa's Sleep Secrets
Records & Feats
Most Olympic gold medals by a New Zealander
Won 8 gold medals across four Olympic Games, more than any other New Zealand athlete.
Unbeaten in K1 200m since 2011
Has not lost a race in the K1 200m event since 2011, a streak spanning over a decade.
Second paddler to win K1, K2, and K4 gold at a single Olympics
Joined Danuta Kozák as the only paddlers to win all three 500m events at one Games, achieving this at Paris 2024.