Two-time Olympic gold medallist, world champion rower and speaker

Overview

Eric Murray CNZM is one of New Zealand's greatest ever Olympians. As one half of the legendary Kiwi Pair with Hamish Bond, he is a two-time Olympic gold medallist, six-time World Champion in the coxless pair and part of an unbeaten 69-race international winning streak that ran for eight years. He brings the same focus, humour and clarity to corporate stages around the country.

Who is Eric Murray? Born in Hastings in 1982 and raised in Pukekohe, Eric won gold in the coxless pair with Hamish Bond at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The pair won six straight World Championship titles and set world best times that still stand. Eric was made a Member of the NZ Order of Merit in 2013, awarded the Thomas Keller Medal in 2018 and promoted to Companion of the NZ Order of Merit in 2023 for services to rowing.

Career Highlights • Two-time Olympic gold medallist, London 2012 and Rio 2016 • Six consecutive World Rowing Championship gold medals in the coxless pair • 69-race unbeaten international streak with Hamish Bond, 2009 to 2016 • Thomas Keller Medal, 2018, rowing's highest honour • Four-time Halberg Team of the Year winner • Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, 2023

Key Speaking Themes • High performance, consistency and staying at the top • Teamwork and the chemistry of great partnerships • Resilience, recovery and learning from defeat • Goal setting, training and the long path to mastery • Life after sport: media, coaching and Autism New Zealand

What Your Audience Will Gain Eric is warm, funny and direct. Audiences leave with a clear picture of what it takes to be world class and the everyday habits that win Olympic gold.

Ideal For • Sales kick-offs and high-performance events • Leadership and team offsites • Sports clubs, schools and youth events • Awards nights and gala dinners • Conference openers and MC roles

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Eric Murray speak about? High performance, teamwork, consistency, goal setting and the realities of life at the top of world sport.

How many Olympic gold medals has Eric Murray won? Two — both in the coxless pair with Hamish Bond, at London 2012 and Rio 2016.

What is the Thomas Keller Medal? The highest honour in world rowing, awarded to Eric and Hamish in 2018 for their international careers and sportsmanship.

What was the Kiwi Pair's unbeaten run? 69 international races over eight seasons from 2009 to 2016, including all World Championships and Olympic Games they contested in the pair.

What is Eric Murray doing now? Eric coaches, comments on Olympic rowing and is a passionate supporter of Autism New Zealand.

Is Eric Murray available as an MC? Yes. Eric is regularly booked as a keynote speaker and MC for corporate, sport and community events around New Zealand.