We celebrate our new Kiwi Olympic heroes, plus highlights from the past 30 days

It will go down in history as one of New Zealand’s most successful Olympic Games ever. Despite the cloud of Covid controversy, our Kiwi team of 211 focused and committed athletes gave their all in Tokyo, and those who donned the silver fern will forever remember the experience. For some, dreams were finally realised, their medals an everlasting symbol of the sacrifice and drive required to reach the top. Undoubtedly the queen of the Games, Lisa Carrington’s medal haul in the kayaking made her Aotearoa’s most successful Olympian ever – a title she holds with generosity, grace and an unbreakable team spirit. We salute Lisa and some of her fellow female medal winners.

Golden duo

Lisa teamed up with Caitlin Regal for the K2 500m, powering

to the finish line in first place.

The power of eight

New Zealand’s dominance on the water was enhanced with a silver medal from the rowing women’s eight.