Dame Lisa Carrington, the Olympic champion, is set to compete in Europe, but her absence of two other key members from the New Zealand Canoe Sprint team has sparked curiosity and concern. The team, consisting of eleven members, is preparing for World Cup regattas in Hungary and Germany next month. While Lisa Carrington's pregnancy announcement earlier this month has kept her in the spotlight, the missing members, Alicia Hoskin and Tara Vaughan, are former gold medalists and were part of the K4 crew in Paris 2024. Hoskin's recovery from surgery due to a rare condition is a major concern, as she doubts her ability to train to Olympic standards again. The team also includes Lucy Matehaere, a returning member, and Greer Morley, a newcomer. The men's squad is led by Paris Olympians Kurtis Imrie, Grant Clancy, and Hamish Legarth. These events mark the beginning of the two-year qualification process for the LA 2028 Olympics. The article highlights the challenges faced by the team, especially with the absence of key members, and the importance of their performance in the upcoming World Cup events.
