By Daniel GilhoolyThe New Zealand women's kayaking quarter have issued a warning to their Olympic final rivals - they're not a one-trick pony. It was a telling statement from the youthful Kiwis, who arrived in Rio with a reputation for fast starts. Related Content Rio 2016 Olympics: Ryan Lochte and US swimmers facing sanctions from Olympic disciplinary commission Rio Olympics 2016: The world reacts to stunning Boomers capitulation Rio Olympics 2016: Contentious sailing selection standards prove correctThe Kiwis say they won't bow to reputations, having enjoyed a gradual increase in confidence since the uncertainty of their embryonic stage two years ago. "We've got the potential, we've done the training and now it's becoming more real as time goes by. A medal would be a third for the sprint canoe squad in Rio after Lisa Carrington secured a K1 gold and bronze.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 20, 2016 05:15 UTC