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| Dame Lisa Carrington - NZ's greatest Olympian |
Speaking to Sky Sport, Dame Lisa said it had been a "long journey" and a "constant pursuit of growth and learning".
"Something I thought about today is that these Olympics [are] over so quickly. It's just enjoying the moment. So, for me to go out there, it's about getting it done."
"I just knew I had to trust my fitness at the back of the race and stay calm and push through and lean on my training."
"I just turn up to do my best. I love the paddling, I love the journey. Striving for excellence has given me a lot of growth over the last 12 years."
"I think you put goals out there to try and win. It's more than the medals for us - to have my team here, no matter the result, we as a team have done amazing things together. Thanks for the support at home, the pressure, the expectation, but to remember why I paddle is because I love it, so that's all I was trying to do today."
Dame Lisa Carrington after winning the K1 500 at the Paris Olympics
We're never going to be perfect - if there is even such a thing. Our pursuits should be aimed at progress, however little that it's possible for us to make.
Ryan Holiday (The Daily Stoic)
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