6 Aug 2021

Tokyo Olympics: Lisa Carrington's brother on her success

From Morning Report, 8:15 am on 6 August 2021

The brother of New Zealand's most celebrated Olympic medallist Lisa Carrington says she's represented strong Maori women on the world stage and "cleaned up" at the Olympics.

Carrington yesterday won her third gold medal of the games, and sixth medal overall, to become the country's most decorated Olympian.

Her older brother Brett Carrington says her constant drive is to better herself, and the accolades are a "by-product".

He spoke to reporter Jordan Bond from Queensland, where he says he's been stressed out watching the races and has been in close contact with the family.