13 May 2024

Aimee Fisher beats Dame Lisa Carrington in K1 500m

From Checkpoint, 5:20 pm on 13 May 2024

New Zealand paddler Aimee Fisher has achieved a rare feat at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary. Fisher came from behind in the K1 500 metre race to defeat team mate Dame Lisa Carrington and take gold - making it the first time Carrington has lost this event in years. The racing between the New Zealanders has put K1 athletes from around the world on notice ahead of Paris. Aports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen.