(From L-R) Lisa Carrington, Tara Vaughan, Olivia Brett and Alicia Hoskin celebrate with their gold medals from the women’s K4 500m final at the Paris Olympics. To achieve things that are beyond what might normally be possible, that’s what that requires.”Legendary kayaking coach Gordon Walker has announced his retirement. Walker has spent the past week informing his closest circle, admitting that the conversation with Carrington was particularly hard. “The athletes are our number one priority.”New Zealand women's kayak K4 team briefed by coach Gordon Walker. Walker has guided Carrington to nine Olympic medals (eight gold) and 15 world championship titles.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 21, 2025 05:25 UTC