Rowing towards Olympic Gold
Ever wondered what it takes to be an Olympian? Or how much training it takes? Curious to know the critical factor that sets the best apart from the rest? So were we!
To find out, we quizzed our legendary Brand Ambassadors, six-time World Champions in the Men's Rowing Pairs, Hamish Bond and Eric Murray. With a skiff-full of medals earned together, their history is legendary. Even more impressive, this incredible pair has never been beaten, in any race of any competition, since pairing up in 2009.
We're extremely proud to support the entire New Zealand Olympic Team as they compete on the world stage at the Rio Olympic Games 2016, and we're especially keen to see this rare Kiwi pair fly. Go Kiwis!

Career
Medals

Highlights
8 Golds at the World Rowing Championships 2007 to 2015
1 Gold at the 2012 London Olympics
Did you know?
In the 2013 Fight For Life charity boxing event, Murray went head to head with rugby league star Manu 'The Beast' Vatuvei and survived three rounds!
Eric set a world record on an indoor rowing machine in 2011, rowing a phenomenal 18, 728 metres in one hour.
About Eric
With the idea of getting fit for rugby, Eric Murray headed along to the Mercer Rowing Club back in 1997. He ended up enjoying his time on the water so much that he just kept going – earning eight Golds at the World Rowing Championships and an Olympic Gold at London 2012 along the way.
With a jam-packed schedule of 12-14 training sessions over a six-day week, Eric doesn’t have a lot of downtime, so we asked him quick-fire questions about rowing, training, life and food!
'If you know what you're capable of achieving, then you take the 'hope and luck' element out of it and it comes down to your abilities' - Eric Murray
A chat with Eric

Career
Medals

Highlights
8 Golds at the World Rowing Championships 2007 to 2015
1 Gold at the 2012 London Olympics
Did you know?
Hamish was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2013 New Year’s Honours for service to rowing.
Off the water, Hamish loves to jump on his bike and he competed in the Tour of Southland in 2009 alongside top Kiwi cyclists at elite level.
About Hamish
Aside from the blisters on his hands and the chafe on his rear (rowing is tough!), Hamish Bond is passionate about rowing. He’s quick to stress the sport has given back far more than he has put in, and he's learnt many valuable life lessons just from participating.
It was back in 2000 while at boarding school, that Hamish was 'coerced' into giving rowing a go – and he's never looked back. With plenty of hard work and perseverance, he's earned eight Golds at the World Rowing Championships, and Olympic Gold at London 2012. Below, Hamish shares his thoughts on everything from rowing to relaxing.
'Anyone can be a hero on one day, but it's the athletes who can turn up day in and day out and perform consistently that usually come away with the medals.' - Hamish Bond