HAMISH BOND

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

. 3x Olympic Gold Medalist - Rowing

. 8x World Champion - Rowing

. 2x World Record Holder - Rowing

. 3x  NZ Champion - Cycling

. Halberg Award - Decade Champions

2010-2019

PATHWAY TO AMERICA’S CUP

I have always been a keen follower of Team New Zealand since they first won the cup in 1995. When I retired from Olympic rowing, the opportunity to become a cyclor arose. I am able to apply my years of high performance sport knowledge to a task that draws on many of my strengths as an athlete.

DEFINING MOMENT IN CAREER

First Olympic gold and WR in the men’s pair at the London 2012 Olympics.

PEOPLE WHO HAVE INFLUENCED YOU

In rowing Rob Waddell and the Evers-Swindell sisters for their consistency and dedication. My own generation of Eric Murray and Mahe Drysdale. Special interest and inspiration from the NZ running greats Peter Snell, Murray Halberg and their coach Arthur Lydiard.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Three young children take up any spare time I have. NBA basketball is my sport to watch.