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Gordon Walker, one of New Zealand's most successful coaches, has resigned as head coach for Canoe Racing New Zealand.

The 53-year-old has coached Dame Lisa Carrington, New Zealand's most successful Olympian, since 2010. During that time, Carrington has won eight Olympic gold medals and 15 World Championship titles.

Walker has won Coach of the Year at the Halberg Awards six times and was named Coach of the Decade in 2021.

Since 2016, he has also overseen the women's sprin

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