Emma Twigg

Emma Twigg

Emma Twigg has established herself as the world’s premier single sculler.

With an international rowing career spanning 17 years, Emma has racked up ten national titles and became a World Champion in 2014.

The four-time Olympian competed at Beijing, London, Rio and more recently Tokyo, where she won Gold in the women's single, in an Olympic Best Time.

In doing so, Emma became New Zealand's 48th Olympic gold medallist and the only New Zealand female to win the Olympic Single Scull event.

Her rowing resume includes a Senior, U23 and Junior World title – a trifecta rarely achieved in the single scull and has not placed outside the top four in the world since 2009. Off the water Emma completed the prestigious FIFA Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport in Europe, building on an undergraduate degree from the University of Waikato. She also worked for the International Olympic Committee in Switzerland.

Emma knows what a privilege it is to be an elite athlete. A key driver in her Tokyo campaign was the belief she can inspire others through her resilience and persistence and be a positive role model for all New Zealanders.

Emma now sets her focus on defending her Olympic title in Paris this year, marking what would be her fifth Games.

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Emma Twigg: Champion Rower Shares Her Journey, Olympic Tales, LGBTQ Advocacy, and more!

Episode 33

This episode is packed with stories, insights, and inspiring moments from Emma Twigg's incredible journey.

Emma opens up about her stellar rowing career, including her triumphs at the World Rowing Championships, and we dive into the tales of her three Olympic campaigns, the challenges, triumphs, and unforgettable experiences she encountered on this prestigious global stage.

She gets personal as she talks about her sexuality, her marriage, and her role in the LGBTQ community. It's a heartfelt discussion about love, acceptance, and making a difference.

Hear her experiences with the FIFA Master Program. Discover how this educational journey has shaped her perspectives and contributed to her career, from her time working at Pyeongchang 2018 and ANZ, Emma recounts her exciting ventures outside the rowing world.

Don't miss out on this boatload of stories from one of the rowing world's most inspiring figures.