Before they were famous: Rower Eric MurrayStuff has partnered with NZ On Screen to bring you this Before They Were Famous spot every week. Today's star usually forms half of an unbeaten pair, but is seen here toughing it out solo on a quest to claim a hardman title. Rower Eric Murray collected his second Olympic gold medal last week, once again winning the men's coxless pair with Hamish Bond. NZ ON SCREEN Olympic gold winning rower Eric MurrayHere he competes in a somewhat different arena – featuring as a contestant on reality series No Opportunity Wasted. READ MORE:* Before they were famous: Lydia Ko* Before they were famous: The Boy with Tape on his Face* Before they were famous: Kimbra* Before they were famous: Bic Runga* Before they were famous: Temuera Morrison* Before they were famous: Lorde* Before they were famous: Karl Urban* Before they were famous: Tana Umaga* Before they were famous: Stars of Filthy Rich* Before they were famous: Piri WeepuFilmed in 2006, this episode finds Eric up against some stiff opposition, taking on a series of old school elimination challenges in the hopes of being named 'NZ's toughest man'.

Source: Stuff August 17, 2016 17:02 UTC