Lisa Carrington
Dame Lisa Carrington is a prominent New Zealand sprint kayaker, renowned for her exceptional athletic achievements, including multiple Olympic gold medals. She has dominated the K1 and K2 events, particularly in the 200 meters and 500 meters, and her performances have set numerous world records. Carrington is celebrated not only for her speed and skill on the water but also for her role as a powerful advocate for women's sports and a source of inspiration for aspiring athletes in New Zealand and beyond.
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Recent news mentions
Lisa Carrington is mentioned as one of New Zealand's icons alongside Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand must fix reliability before loyalty runs out - Bruce Cotterill
New Zealand· 2025-11-23
Dame Lisa Carrington is admired for her dedication to becoming one of the world’s greatest athletes and for being a caring person.
The Great New Zealand Road Trip – Nine Questions with Toni StreetNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
Lisa Carrington is a successful kayaker and Aotearoa’s most successful Olympian, with eight golds and a bronze to her name.
Dame Lisa Carrington on family, self-compassion and her dog ColinNew Zealand· 2025-08-22
Lisa Carrington is a legendary New Zealand kayaker with 8 Olympic and 15 world gold medals.
Sportske novosti - Vanesa Tot s ukupno 15. vremenom kvalifikacija izborila polufinale u olimpijskoj disciplini
Croatia· 2025-08-21
Dame Lisa Carrington is an Olympic and kayaking great who is involved in environmental conservation.
The Great New Zealand Road Trip 2025 – Nine Questions with Olympic and kayaking great Dame Lisa CarringtonNew Zealand· 2025-08-18
Lisa Carrington is a nine-time Olympic medallist and was recently conferred with an honorary doctorate from Auckland University of Technology.
Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streak and unique new honourNew Zealand· 2025-06-07
Carlson’s other high-profile brides included Olympian Lisa Carrington.
Fashion designer Tanya Carlson to close Ponsonby shop after 21 yearsNew Zealand· 2025-05-22
Carrington is the sixth woman to join the ownership group joining a team with rich sporting pedigree.
Dame Lisa Carrington joins Kāhu basketball ownership groupNew Zealand· 2025-05-03
Lisa Carrington was a teammate of Alicia Hoskin in the K4 500m event at the Olympics.
Alicia Hoskin: Double Olympic gold medalist on the responsibility of success and healing her hometown - On The UpNew Zealand· 2025-04-24
Dame Lisa Carrington was honored alongside Finn Butcher as a flagbearer at the closing ceremony of the Olympics.
Finn Butcher: Olympic hero on his life-changing gold medal, new fame and inspiring the nation – On The UpNew Zealand· 2025-04-23
Raelene Castle mentions the challenge of finding the next Lisa Carrington, who won three gold medals at the Paris Olympics.
On The Up: Sport NZ’s Raelene Castle – challenges fuel the drive for successNew Zealand· 2025-04-09
Carrington didn’t leave empty-handed and took out the honour for team of the year.
Halberg Awards: Dame Lydia Ko holds off Dame Lisa Carrington to take New Zealand’s top sporting prizeNew Zealand· 2025-02-18
Dame Lisa Carrington is recognized for her golden Olympic hat trick.
Live updates: The 62nd annual Halberg Awards from Auckland’s Spark ArenaNew Zealand· 2025-02-18
