When it comes to being 'O for oarsome', where do consecutive Olympic golds and a 2611-day undefeated portfolio sit? Hamish Bond and Eric Murray underlined their names in New Zealand's Olympic pantheon this morning by winning the country's first gold medal at the Rio Games. Let's keep this simple: Are Bond and Murray this country's greatest rowers? If anyone invents a 'Bond and Murray' cocktail, publicans will be reaching for the top shelf. The likes of Redgrave, with golds at five consecutive Olympics in various classes, and Pinsent with four, had more successful careers.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 12, 2016 08:26 UTC