Hamish Bond is an international rowing legend, widely recognised for his role as part of 'New Zealand's Golden Pair' with Eric Murray.
The duo won back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the men's pair at London 2012 and Rio 2016. Their domination of the rowing world spanned from 2009 to 2016, during which they went undefeated in 69 races, winning eight World Championship titles and setting two world records. Their success was crowned with numerous accolades, including being named New Zealand's athletes of the decade and receiving the prestigious Thomas Keller Medal in 2018.
After stepping away from rowing, Hamish pursued cycling with remarkable success. He claimed a bronze medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and set a national record in the individual pursuit in 2019. However, his rowing journey was not over, and he made a triumphant return to win a historic gold medal with New Zealand's men's eight at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, marking the nation's first win in the event since 1972.
In recognition of his services to rowing, Hamish was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) in 2022.
Hamish added another exciting chapter to his sporting career by joining Team New Zealand for the 2024 America's Cup. As one of six cyclors, he brings his world-class endurance and athleticism to the prestigious yachting competition, further showcasing his versatility across multiple elite sports.
Born in Dunedin in 1986, Hamish discovered his passion for rowing as a teenager at Otago Boys' High School. By the age of 20, he had earned a place on New Zealand's senior national team, marking the beginning of an extraordinary sporting journey. Hamish holds a Bachelor of Business Studies and a Graduate Diploma in Personal Financial Planning from Massey University. He married his wife Lizzie in 2015, and together they have three children.
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