But beyond his role with Carrington, Walker also built a programme that is the envy of the kayaking world. “We have things [now] that no other nation has like the power blade, our GPS tracking system, our monitoring system,” said Walker. “But I am still really passionate about performance in sport and I’m sure that something will emerge and I’m excited for that too.”Dame Lisa Carrington and Gordon Walker. Whatever happens, Walker will never forget the journey of the last 16 years, highlighted by the campaigns in London, Rio, Tokyo and Paris. “Her training sessions are extraordinary,” said Walker.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 23, 2025 16:05 UTC