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Barbara Kendall is a national treasure and a trail blazer for women's sport. She competed in 5 Olympic games from 1992 to 2008, winning a medal in every colour. Gold in 1992, silver in 1996 and bronze in 2000. During her career Barbara dominated the world of windsurfing by also winning 11 world championship medals and 25 national championships.

In 2005 Barbara became a member of the International Olympic Committee where she advocated for the voice of athletes and women at the highest political level of sport. During her time from 2005 to 2016 she served on 13 different commissions, executive boards and working groups, including chairing the Oceania Athletes Commission for 12 years. In 2018 she led a very successful New Zealand Youth Olympic Team to the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aries. Barbara is currently a vice president of the International Surfing federation, sits on the International Olympic Committee's woman in sport commission and is a Global trainer for the IOC's Career+ program.

In 2018 Barbara was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of merit (CNZM) for her services to sport leadership, following her Member of the British Empire (MBE) in 1993. She received the New Zealand Sport Leadership award in 2014 and became a New Zealand Olympic Committee order holder in 2016. Barbara was inducted into World Sailings hall of fame in 2005.

- Barbara is a popular inspirational keynote speaker and consults corporately on high performance, culture and empowerment.

- Currently Barbara is a director on Arria an Artificial intelligence technology company in data analytics and information delivery.

- Barbara completed a bachelor in Social services and a Diploma in Applied Management in 2013.

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DRIVEN TO SUCCEED

Barbara Kendall stands as a trailblazer and inspirational icon in the sporting world, leaving an indelible mark for over three decades, both on and off the field of play.

She made history as the first New Zealand female to compete in five Olympic Games, where she won a gold medal in Barcelona (1992), a silver in Atlanta (1996), and a bronze in Sydney (2000). Additionally, she amassed an impressive 11 World Championship medals and 25 national Championships titles in the sport of Windsurfing.

Off the field of play, Barbara's influence extended far beyond her athletic achievements. Nicknamed "a Force of Nature" for her visionary, proactive and inclusive leadership. She served on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) member for nine years. She was also the inaugural chair of the Oceania and Continental Athletes Commissions, where she advocated for the rights and welfare of athletes on a global scale.

Today, Barbara Kendall continues to make a positive impact in the world of sports as Vice President of the International Surfing Association and as a Global Master Educator for the IOC's Athlete365 Career+ program.

Barbara's remarkable journey serves as a powerful reminder that with determination, courage and a relentless pursuit of excellence, anything is possible. Whether on the water or in the boardroom, she continues to inspire others to reach for the highest peaks of success and make a positive impact in the world.

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- New Zealand Olympic number 631
- First Female Olympic Champion in Windsurfing 1992
- 5 x Olympian, Olympic Gold, Silver, Bronze Medallist 1992 - 2008
- 11 x World Championship medals

- 25 x National Titles
- First NZ female Olympic flag bearer and team captain 1996
- 4 x New Zealand Sportswoman of the year
- Australian Olympic Windsurfing Coach, 2012
- Chef De Mission New Zealand Youth Olympic Team 2018
- High-Performance Coach, NZ Women’s Waterpolo World Championship 2024
- 19 Years of Leadership roles across the International Olympic Movement
- 10 Years Vice President of the International Surfing Association
- First Women inducted into World Sailing Hall of Fame 2007
- Sport New Zealand Leadership Award 2014
- Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit 2019 (CNZM)

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Such a privilege to be in Barcelona 32 years after I won my olympic gold medal here. The most incredible send off for the NZ team, RNZYS gala dinner and viewing for the first races on the 26 story of the W hotel. The team is F. A. S. T @livesaildie photos rock !! @rnzys
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$85,000 raised at Share the Dream for the Upside Downs Education Trust that ensures that these amazing kids get the ‘gift of speech’. It was truely a special and successful event. Huge thanks to everyone for a job well done.
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Pretty excited about the upcoming Americas Cup. Really enjoyed talking sailing ⛵️ and sharing thoughts and insights about the upcoming big AC races at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron luncheon with Suzanne McFadden and Joey Allen. @emiratesteamnz #reallyfastboats
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Had the privilege of speaking to the front-line team at Barfoot and Thompson who are a partner of the NZ Olympic Committee. “Success is better together” In this talk I covered the themes of resilience and endurance and how they contribute to success. One of the reasons the NZ Olympic team is successful because of their shared culture and sense of belonging to their team. Their Manaakitanga (shared culture) is all about the pride of being a New Zealander and feeling a deep connection to your roots, which gives you wings to fly. The pillars of my performance PATH (planning, attitude, team, and health) in this talk could help your team reach gold! Please reach out for any enquiries. #successisbettertogether #barfootandthompson #thenzteam #teamwork #belonging #manaakitanga #leadership #workplaceculture
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For 20 years plus this has been on my bucket list. To swim in the crystal clear waters of Moorea, Tahiti intimately with the stingrays and reef sharks. One of the most beautiful places in the world I have been too. Our oceans and its creatures are amazing.
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17 Olympic Games Experiences and an Olympian for Life Award. 32 years of dedication to the Olympic Movement. Being honoured as an “Olympian for Life” by the World Olympians Association is humbling and awesome. It has been a privilege to dedicate the last 20 years to advocating and empowering athletes around the globe. Summer Olympics: * Athlete: 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 * Windsurfing Coach: 2012 * IOC Member: 2016 * International Surfing VP: 2024 Winter Olympics: * IOC Member: 2006, 2014 * IOC Athletes Commission Member: 2010 Youth Olympics: * Athlete Role Model: 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2020 * NZ Chef de Mission: 2018
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What an incredible 3 weeks of Olympic magic! Paris 2024, take a bow. Highlights: * Experiencing the raw power of Teahupo’o in Tahiti—unforgettable. * A massive shoutout to the 45,000 Volunteers. Your passion and dedication made these Games possible. * The fans, the facilities, the festivities—it was a sensory overload of amazingness. And to all the Kiwis—All the athletes and those working tirelessly behind the scenes—you’ve made Aotearoa proud. 10 Gold, 7 Silver, 3 Bronze. EPIC. How proud are we?!
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First day in Tahiti @paris2024 Accreditation ✅ Explore the venue✅ Catch up with the kiwi team✅ Amazing sunset
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This kid has rocked 19 laps around the sun. Happy being born day @aimeebright15 the world is definitely a better place with you in it.
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Feeling so grateful to have met so many amazing humans these last weeks doing incredible things in our communities. 🌟 Had the privilege to speak on Performance PATH for the Porirua Chamber of Commerce and share valuable insights. Engaged in an inspiring korero with Sport Manawatu, who do a fabulous job of making sport happen across their region. 🏅 Connected with Fielding High School staff and students, and had the honor of being the MC and host at the Manawatu Legends induction into the Sports Hall of Fame. 🎤 Conducted a workshop on getting in the zone with the amazing Tania Dalton scholarship girls. 💪 Celebrated 21 years of the Inside Downs Education Trust, an incredible milestone! 🎉 A huge thanks to everyone who rallied around to organize and host me, especially the amazing and generous Angela and John Turkington. 🙏 Shoutout to all the passionate people at: * Sport Manawatu * Wellington Chamber of Commerce * Halo Sport * Tania Dalton Foundation * Upside Downs Education Trust #Community #Gratitude #Inspiration #PerformancePATH #SportManawatu #TaniaDaltonFoundation #UpsideDownsEducationTrust #ManawatuLegends #Korero #Workshop #Celebration #ThankYou. Time for a cup of tea and a lie down now 😂
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My big bruvvvver has completed 60 laps around the sun. Bruce has gotta be the best Peter Pan brother a sister could ever want for. The adventures the laughs the chaos the success the hustles the drama the tears but mostly the love for you being you. What a journey. How lucky are we. I just can’t stop smiling. 🩷🧡🥰🥳🌈
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One of the reasons I was so successful at Olympic Games was because coach Grant Beck was always making me laugh and still is today. He is the best at - Keeping it real. Keeping it simple. Grant coached NZ windsurfers to 7 Olympic medals. Today I was giving a cheer to this volunteer who is still helping the next generation 👏👏👍 1984 - Bruce Kendall - 🥉 1988 - Bruce Kendall - 🥇 1992 - Barbara Kendall 🥇 1996 - Barbara Kendall 🥈 2000 - Barbara Kendall 🥉 - Aaron Macintosh 🥉 2008 - Tom Ashley🥇
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A few from the last few weeks …. Raising over $60k for women in sport New Zealand in the mighty Manawatū. @wispaotearoa Spreading the love to the next generation with the Barbara Kendall’s stand up for a volunteer chocolate How good is outdoor life and good mates in Aotearoa.
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The ole duck did okay at the Wing foiling nationals, entered as a grandmaster (how did that happen) 🥹 looking pretty dishevelled at the end of 4 hours on the water and 6 races I could hardly walk.🤣 AND...... Became the national women’s champ 🏆 plus women’s masters 🏆 and grandmasters 🏆 champ 😎. 6th overall in the masters fleet 🤣 Mr Duck got 2nd in the grandmasters. 🥈 Huge thanks to my local @sailmanly love being a member of this club you all know who you are, you do an AMAZING job. @wingfoilnzl @samthomnz for organising another great nationals. PLUS the 80+ other frothers for fronting up and giving racing a crack cause it ain't easy and the competition is HOT at the top of the fleet. We need more women, hurry back and come and thrash the ole duck again. @aimster.brighty143 and @stella_bilger.
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A major injury 8 months before Barcelona Olympics 1992 changed my mindset and attitude which was key in winning 🥇and many other successes for the next 34 years and counting 🤩🎉 🌈 🦄 @kimberleedowns thanks for allowing me to tell some of my stories twas fun. #thinkfeelbehave #everythinghappensforareason #reflectionisgoodforthesoul. Sky TV the Women’s game
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At Beijing 2008, my last Olympic Games , one of the NZ athlete team members came up to me “Barbara do you remember me? You came and spoke at my primary school when I was 5, after your talk I knew I wanted to go to the Olympics and here I am” 💪🏼 If you haven’t already check out the @thenzteam Olympic Ambassador and education program for your school. 32 years later it is still a privilege to be inspiring the next generation. #earnthefern #olympicschools
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Got goosebumps so many times this week while collaborating with 30 trainers from 23 different countries 18 of them Olympians in the athlete 365, career+ workshop #selfdiscovery #CVresume #powerupyourfuture @athlete365 After spearheading, designing, advocating for this program since 2005 it is so gratifying to reflect on how it has evolved and the amazing results achieved. 15000+ workshop participants since 2005 99% found the workshop valuable 99% would recommend it 98% felt empowered So inspired by this group of amazing humans from all around the globe that are passionate and leading the charge in empowering athletes and making the world a better place person by person
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A cheer and a half for standing up for others. 👍👏🫶🏻🫵🏻 For 20 years I volunteered as the athletes voice on commissions in New Zealand and around the world. My journey began after the Olympics in Atlanta 1996 when I had a ‘interesting experience’ and knew I just had to stand up and speak out to improve the athletes experience for the next generation of Olympians. So proud of the New Zealand Olympic Committee and where they are today with their Manaakitanga and athletes being at the heart of the everything they do - take a bow @thenzteam Thanks @cadburynz @halosportnz
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So I met this guy today, at first I wasn’t sure who he was but being a performance coach I was attracted to his board and the mantra’s he had written down to inspire him. We chatted for ages he was 100% present and engaged even though he didn’t know me at all. After his heat he gave his board to one of the up and coming young Mexican competitors. Paying it forward, giving back. @filipetoledo I am now inspired you are a great person first then an exceptional athlete the perfect example of the @isasurfing vision - a better world through surfing. Obrigado and nga mihi - it was a pleasure to talk with you today
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That’s a wrap for the class of 2023 This is the 9th Year I have been working with Ingram Micro as their Performance Coach transforming their people and leaders into “Corporate Athletes”. At the end of my six months program I put their learnings to the test, taking them out of their “comfort zones” and teach them to windsurf. Happy to report the success rate has been 100%. #proudcoach #performancecoach #treasurechesttools #empowerment #corporateathletes #highperformance #consciousleadership #zoneflow #memaps #lovemyjob
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Whoop whoop - 9th at the World WaterPolo Championships in Doha, Qatar. An incredible effort from these fierce ladies. Being their performance coach has been right up there as one of the most rewarding and satisfying roles I have taken on in sport. To witness their growth over the last 3.5 weeks and see them play with grit, determination, relentlessness, united and focussed was friggen awesome. All Kudos and respect to coach @angiewsmith10 - her vision, single mindedness, perseverance and passion for the sport is unwavering and inspiring. NZ is lucky to have her leading this team. Loved rooming with Polly Powrie fellow Olympic gold and silver medalist #best roomie/manager Onwards and upwards @nzwomenwaterpolo #bringonLA2028 Bring on Los Angeles.
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Game 5 done and dusted. Playing off for 9th and 10th for our final position in a couple of days. This NZ women’s team have shown so much grit, determination and relentlessness against giant countries of waterpolo with a shoe string budget #earningthefern Good and proper At the World Champs
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Celebrating Mr Shayne Bright today 31 years of marriage 36 years of being my best friend He is definitely Mr Incredible with all his girls 💪🏼😎 🩷 love you long time Here’s to the next 30 in our golden years.
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First game for our girls playing Hungary. Waterpolo is their national sport and are one of the top ranked teams at the worlds. Our Girls had some flashes of brilliance. Here’s what pregame looks like for our Polo ferns. ✌️ @nzwomenwaterpolo
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Been a fab week working with the @nzwomenwaterpolo team in Sydney as a lead up to their world champs in Doha. Thoroughly enjoyed tuning them in to self awareness and winning mindsets. We have had fun building up their treasure chests of tools and tricks to find flow and zone with many laughs and good banter. So proud of these girls and how far they have come in the last 4 years against the odds. Their first game 4th Feb. Send winning vibes this way for our Waterpolo Wahine Warriors
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Summer holidays on the Sea - swimming, sunsets, snorkelling, sailing, showering, sharks, scruffy, sunblock, seashells it was Swell 😎🩷 Ha ha that was tacky but I am Smiling.
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Adios Brazil. Great experience for @aimster.brighty143 and @benrist09 such a pleasure travelling with and coaching these two. They gave it their all at the Youth sailing Worlds amd came away with a long list of learning. Aimee with an 11th place and Ben 28th.
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Memories and moments in Brazil so far. First stop world Junior surfing games in Rio with the ISA executive board meeting. Now in Búzios with the World Youth sailing Championships.
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Inspiring couple of days with the ISA athletes commission and watching the ISA Para Surfing World Champs in Huntington Beach. Have to admit I was bought to tears a couple of times seeing these athletes and their support teams courage as they took on the ocean power and conquered. ISA definitely making the world a better place through surfing. 🩷
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Such a treat to hang out and walk into @sam__bright world for the last 4 days. To See her thriving at @csunpolo with her team in the USA and to have the ability to surf in the weekends makes my heart sing. This is Especially amazing after living her journey of ill health over the last couple of years. AND Yes I am shrinking 😳🤣. #lifeisneverastraightline #dontchallengeherarmwrestle #wahinetoa
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@cmaswm one of the best humans I know. Thanks for making our girlie weekend spectacular. 🩷😘
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Inspiring the next Gen with Olympic Values at Nelson Central Primary School. Thanks for having me @thenzteam and for the photos @martinderuyter
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Such a blast working with the next generation of NZ Windfoilers. How quick these kids improve is so satisfying . Wishing I was 18 again😜. Thanks @jptobin for passing on his wisdom #masteratwork @sailmanly for hosting us all @kwanchingma thanks for coming to NZ and showing them all how it is done @stella_bilger @aimster.brighty143 @jack__parr @benrist09 @finn.pye @j0sh_tuck #letsgo #justthebeginning #nextgen #youngguns #thunderbirdsarego
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Loving having the opportunity to go back into the Oceania Islands to deliver IOC Athlete365 Career + Self Discovery and CV/Resume in Person. These athletes have so much spirit. Good to see you @karomahalelai . missed you @ryan_pini @a_giali07 @alexdavani9 Thanks @pngocofficial for having me. @athlete365 #athlete365 #career+ #globalmastertrainer #Olympicmovement #buildingcapacity #lifeaftersport #transferrableskills #whatareyoursuperpowers? #bealeader #memaps #purpose #impact #selfconfidence #fulfillment
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Love working with the next generation of athletes. @taniadaltonfoundation graduates 2023. Building me maps, purpose statements, strengths and confidence. Understanding and identifying the highly valuable and transferable skills learned from sport. #gogetemgirls thanks for having me . @athlete365 #career+ #lifeaftersport #powerofsport @olympics
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One of the best parts of being an athlete were the amazing family of friends made from all around the world. We were all connected by our our love for the ocean and windsurfing. We trained, raced, partied, shared meals, supported each other and shared our lives for so many years. Wonderful to catch up with @gellyskarlatou @nikoskaklamanakis for a few days in one of my favourite countries. Glad to see you both haven’t changed and are still my favourite crazy Greeks. Missed you @tonyfrey76 xxxx heading back to NZ with my heart full. ❤️
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Bright/Kendall family comings and goings. Aimee just got back from her first open IQ world champs in holland. Huge learning experience for her placing 66th. Samantha got 11th in the world waterpolo champs in Japan and leaves for her new college today at Northridge in Los Angeles. Mum turned 83 getting cuter every year and Shayne and I are aging like good wine.
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10 years this kid has dreamed of making a New Zealand women’s waterpolo team. Today she headed off to the world champs in Japan wearing her first silver fern. It’s been a roller coaster particularly over the last 3 years with covid, concussions and glandular fever. You have done it @sam__bright so so so proud . When the timing is right the timing is right. #dreamsdocometrue #nevergiveup #attitudeiseverything
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18 years with this amazing kid lighting up my life with her laughter, wild spirit, fierce determination and love of life. Keep being you @aimster.brighty143 your doing AMAZING with just being you.
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Been a full on few months, Balls, Waterpolo’s, USA trip for USA youth nationals - a few medals, next stop New York for a few days.
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These two scrub up pretty well. They are usually in wetsuits with dreadlocks 🤣🤣
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During the Chef De Mission meeting here in Bali @anocworldbeachgames As part of the legacy and sustainability of the games, all participants in the games have the opportunity to plant their own coral garden to make a difference to the Ocean. In 10 years this garden has gone from being baron and dead to a thriving ecosystem with many fish. #inspiringinitiative #Sustainabliilty #coralforlife #makingadifference #liveocean #AWBGBali2023 @wingfoilracing will love this.
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Meanwhile on the other side of the world @sam__bright was on fire 🔥after a tough character building year dealing with health and injury challenges. After the weeks games she was named MAAC defensive player of the week with a 58% save rate and scoring a goal from her goal. 💪
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Been a HUGE 8 days for this chick competing in her first ever GWA World Winging Tour Event at Mount Manganui. So proud to see her rise above nerves, challenging changing conditions, new courses and rules plus a wrenched shoulder to come away with a podium finish in the Freeride Slalom against some of the best girls in the world. But the best prize, as a mum/coach/cook/manager, was to see her positive attitude, resilience and her smile throughout the week. 📸 @georgiasphoto / @plateauproductions @wingfoilworldtour @waterbournenz @armstrongfoils @tiptopnz @vodafonenz @bayofplentynz @sportbayofplenty @bullet.espresso @drinkheyhey   #wingfoilworldtour #globalwingsportsassociation #gwawingfoil #wingfoil #wingsurf #GWANewZealand #waterbournenz #MtMaunganui #NZBiggestBeachFestival
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Australian Wing Foiling National Champs 2023 and Oceania Championships Done and dusted. More than 45 riders, 6 New Zealanders racing on Sydney Harbour. Great location, Great vibes, Great conditions. Great to catch up with old friends and make new friends. @paulsnowhansen 4th, KostaGladiadis 5th- U19 champiosn (14 years old) @samthomnz 6th @jeremiah_mcdonald 8th @aimster.brighty143 12th - Womens Champion @barbskendall 27th - 2nd Women #wingingit #wingfoiling #wingfoilgracing @sailmanly @wingfoilnzl @anocworldbeachgames @worldsailingofficial @axisfoils @fone.wing @assaultboardridingcentre
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Scruffy is missing you already @sam__bright. So glad we got some great memories squished in whilst you were home.
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Kendall family Christmas crew. Yay for mum and dad still charging in their 80’s. Yay for Samantha being home for a short 3 weeks. Yay for everyone being healthy. Yay for families and all the craziness of Christmas. Yay for all of you 😍
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Honoured to be re-elected as a Vice President onto the ISA (international surfing association) executive board for a third term. Privileged to work with a great team @fernandoaguerre @bobfasulo @officialkirstycoventry @cj_steinfath What a wave we have ridden and are still riding to have surfing in the Olympic Games Making the world a better place through surfing Let’s go @paris2024 @la28games @2032brisbane @awbgbali2023 @isasurfing @ryan_pini love this shot😜😎
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Remembering that time we went to Buckingham Palace to visit the queen. What a great monarch she has been, certainly not an enviable job. We did chat about the weather and jersey cows. But how is that twinkle in her eye shaking Shayne’s hand? 👀. End of an era RIP Queen Elizabeth
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Here’s to you Tony Kendall. The father and grandfather that never grows up - arguably growing down ‘young Tony’ we love you 😍.Happy Fathers Day
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From four to fifty five and still flinging those frills 🤣 🎉🎂💃🏽 Keep celebrating those milestones. #itsjustanumber
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How lucky am I to have had 21 years of this amazing human brightening up my life and teaching me how to be a parent. Trying to fit 21 of years into four minutes wasn’t easy but Barbara Spielberg tried her best 😂. Missing you today @sam__bright being on the other side of the world. Loving you tons.
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Huge weekend at the Brights 🎉🎁💃🏽🌈⭐️ @sam__bright early 21st party before she goes back to the states. @aimster.brighty143 school ball and my mums 82 birthday. Yes I am the shrimp of the family now 😜🤣. #loveagoodparty
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That’s a wrap!! What a ride @aimster.brighty143, finishing 18th in your first world champs. All those ups and downs of challenging conditions inexperience and rookie mistakes whilst racing in a solid fleet and then catching covid just to add more glitter to the situation. What you have demonstrated is real grit, determination and spirit despite being pushed beyond every limit physically and emotionally you thought you had. But best of all being able to pick yourself up, figure out the learning find a smile and soldier on is more valuable than any gold medal. I have a new respect for my parents now knowing how stressful it must have been being on the other side of the world watching on. I am looking forward to a full nights sleep. Get well soon Aimee, we will see you in a twinkle of an eye. Thanks to all that have been her support for this journey in helping build our next amazing generation of sailors @allianzsailingworlds @nz_sailingtrust @nzlsailingteam @antonioecozzolino @jptobin
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Been a big week of school ball, boarding planes and a birthday in Holland. Big life moments. You got this @aimster.brighty143 Happy Birthday love mum and dad
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37 years ago, 1985 to be exact, I was the first girl ever to represent NZ in windsurfing at the Youth Sailing Worlds in Silvaplana, Switzerland. Today Aimee landed in The Hague, Holland to compete in the same competition in Windfoiling, the new Olympic Class. Beyond proud to see the grit, determination and pure JOY she has demonstrated over the last year learning to fly over the water. Send it Aimee, do what you do best. #blazingherowntrail #alreadywinningnomattertheresult #liveeverymoment #crazyisgood #lettheadventurebegin
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A precious moment in time when your youngest goes to her first school ball. Swapping the wetsuit for a dress.😜 #workedoutcurlingtongs #manlysailorsdressedup
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Luckiest daughter in the world to be born to this mama bear and she makes a hot date for dancing with stars show 💃🏽❤️😎😍 thanks @kristiewilliams01 for the tickets.HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
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I had to document the fun foiling camp and adventure over the weekend. Life Doesn’t get much better than this ☺️
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National champ in the house. U19 female winner, 3rd open women. @aimster.brighty143 👏👏👏✌️you certainly gave it 💯. @craig__captures @nzlwindfoilteam
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That sunset before Christmas ❤️❤️. Hot water beach turning our surf into gold. @shevaun.green @aimster.brighty143
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The kids and big kids from @sailmanly flying round the back of great barrier. #bestsummer #fonewings #axisfoils #youngest11 #oldest56
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An amazing summer holiday on Trilogy. Thanks @aimster.brighty143 for creating this memory - we missed you @sam__bright.
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So it’s time, @sam__bright has spread her wings, starting to ride that wave towards her next chapter in life. Tonight boarding the plane to take up an academic/sport scholarship at Mount Saint Mary’s university USA. Even though our tears blurred our eyes today my heart is singing. The whole Kendall/Bright family Already missing you but oh so proud 😘
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Celebrating my amazing big sisters birthday. We have laughed together, danced together, sailed together, cried together, been mums together, travelled the world together, trying to figure out this world together. How amazing are sisters - love you very very long time la Lee. @wendy_kinken_
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Family feeling a little bit better about lockdown. Discovering the feeling of flight @aimster.brighty143 @sam__bright
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Yay for young Tony - thanks for being you and all that you are and taught me to be. Shayne for being the rock in our lives. Happy Father’s Day you fellas. #goodblokes
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Thank you for all your birthday wishes from all around the world. It was an honour to share this day with an amazing man, Jacque Rogge the former IOC president who passed away through to the other side. Jacque was a wonderful gentleman that had so much Mana and charisma, a remarkable leader. Best part, he was a sailor and loyal family man. Jacque's life is definitely one to celebrate. The positive impact Jacque made on this world is immeasurable and the love he shared with his family and friends. He will definitely be one of the brightest stars up there looking down at us. Happy to share this day with you Jacque.
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Weird when you wake up in the morning an realise that @sam__bright is no longer a teenager 😳 happy born day Sammy - From the day you joined us You haven’t stopped teaching me how to be your mum 😂 I don’t do adult - so thank goodness for Shayne. We damn lucky to have you home for 2 lock down birthdays in a row. Luv ya tons......
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By Aimee Bright
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When your mama bear turns 81 and you take her to Rotovegas to enjoy the ‘dancing for hospice’ fundraiser with 2 of my favourite dancer peeps. @peggykendall31 - Best role model a girl could wish for.
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The Golden girls of New Zealand - amazing moment in NZ sport right now - 9 gold medal Olympic moments for NZ Wahine Toa and we haven’t finished yet @thenzteam #gogirls Yvette Williams 1952 - athletics Barbara Kendall 1992 - sailing Sarah Ulmer 2004 - cycling Georgina & Carolina Evers Swindel 2004 - rowing Valerie Adam 2012 - athletics Olivia Powrie & Jo Aleh 2012 - sailing Lisa Carrington 2012 - canoe Grace Pendergast & Kerri Gowler 2021 - rowing Emma Twigg 2021 - rowing
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There was this one time in Atlanta 1996. Go the NZ team @thenzteam let the games begin. #firstfemaleflagbearer for NZ.
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Hey Mr Bright, you and me did quite a few of those Olympic adventures together @atlanta1996 @sydney2000 @athens2004 @bejing2008 @london2012 @rio2016 Happy Birthday Mr Bright - congrats for your 56th cycle around the ☀️ sun - I love doing life with the best partner in crime 😜
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Happy 16th Birthday @aimster.brighty143. These little snap shots say it all. Been a fun 16 years having you in our life. You are sooooooo special to us 😘
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RIP Lise Vidal you were a true heart connected soul. So many good times we shared as your global windsurfing family, your laughter, smile, mischievousness, athleticism, loyalty, honesty and much more. From one of your soul sea sisters from Down under - thank you for being part of my life. @lisevidal
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About last night…. Great to hang out with these other NZ Olympic Flag Bearers Mahi Drysdale @peteburling @blairtuke Rob Waddell Congratulations to @hamish_bond and @sarahgoss10 joining the club. Great initiative from the IOC to encourage a female and male to be team leaders at the opening ceremony in Tokyo. @thenzteam
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Happy olympic day - always a great chance to reflect on 24 years of my life dedicated to being an athlete. Found my competition tops scrunched up in the wardrobe - probably time to donate them to the museum 😂. #amazingjourney #lovemysport #probablyshouldiron #getoutthere #getintoit
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Nice to be a part of my old stomping ground again and get to hang out with mum, dad and Bruce at the Howick sports awards as their guest speaker. Mum and dad are rocking their 80’s. Bruce rocking his blazer from 1992 Olympics😂
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Just over a month to go before the opening ceremony of Olympics in Tokyo. The excitement is building here at Torbay Primary. @thenzteam #earnthefern #olympicambassador #excellence #respect #friendship
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Thanks to everyone that came up with name suggestions for our giant skateboard - Eke Tahi (ride as one) took the top spot. There was some great kiwi humour that emerged - Wheely Waka. Aotearoller and OLY. Skatey Mcskateface was the people choice with over 50 people suggesting it😂. Captain scruffy loved the chance to get on board. @thenzteam #NZgetonboard #ridetogether #comingtoatownnearyou #supportourolympians #ridetotokyo #teamof5million
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Happy best mum in the world day today @peggykendall31 we are all so lucky to have you as our mamma and grandmum. #bestrolemodel #thisladycharges #spreadsherlovearound
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Get onboard and Help us name the @thenzteam worlds largest skateboard that will be coming to a city near you in the next couple of months. I am one of the judges so send your suggestions in using the link in my bio......get in behind the NZ Olympic Team.
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Another national champ in the family!!! Women’s Water Polo national champs @atlantiscitywp. @sam__bright we are so proud of you, never giving up and always reaching as far as you can 😜 since 2013 you finally grabbed a gold.
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Captain scruffy takes charge this Easter. There were Boats, chocolate, foils, 9th birthdays, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, grandparents and amazing sunsets - a real Kendall family weekend on Trilogy. @stephkendallnz @wendy_kinken_ @peggykendall31
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Join the IOC Career+ team for our four-part workshop series in English from 12-15 April. Sign up and grow and develop an understanding of yourself as you explore potential career options and prepare for your future.@Athlete365 Register at the link in my bio. 👆 #athlete365 #powerup #career #athletecareer #careerworkshops #workshops #careertransition #dualcareer #athletesupport#onlineworkshop
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Gonna miss these eggs over the Easter holiday. Sisters are heading off together on a roadie. #spreadingtheirwings thanks @roberttrathenphotography for the shots
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NZ Windfoiling National Championships - girls junior champion. @aimster.brighty143 only girl in her division - but a wins a win😂. #firstregatta #brandnewgear #sponsors #mum&dad #gotsomeguts
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Loving our boating this summer - Trilogy getting front row seats for the Prada cup, wing foiling, beach barbecues, foiling and swinging in the rigging. So happy to be sharing all this with my soul sister @adlcochran and her daughter @phoenixfarrell_
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NZ blessing us with an amazing summer for boating and adventures.
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How good is boating? Great adventures out at the barrier - #favouriteplace #bestcrew #loving2021
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Summer at hotties - surfing and taking bubbles to that next level #bestcampcrew great way to sign out of 2020
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When you get to the end of year like this ya gotta be happy for family!! Kendall’s and Brights Chrissy celebrations - i love this time of year ❤️❤️ especially loving having the two grand mums at 80 and 87 rocking the couches Amongst their grand kids 😎
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The week of sport that twas. North island junior volleyball champs in Tauranga and waterpolo champs in auckland - wishing I was 15 again to have all these fun sporting experiences had to play manager instead 😎 @aimee.bright20015 you can sleep in tomorrow -you played amazing with the BEST attitude. #nevergaveup Whangaparaoa college placed 10th in volleyball and 7th = in waterpolo whoop whoop
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Not bad having to spend a winter in NZ when you become addicted to a new sport #wingfoiling #ageisjustanumber @axisfoils
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Aimee doing her thang at the Dance Brandz nationals with her troupe brigade from @dancedimensionsnz they came away with a bronze 🥉💃🏽.
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One of my absolute highlights this year has been creating the Power UP workshops for the IOC athlete365 - Witnessing the engagement of all these Olympians, athletes and entourage as they learn more about themselves, their superpowers, what’s wildly important, unique skills, impact and purpose. Now to see the program be translated and delivered in 6 different languages by amazing trainers across the world is so cool. Follow the link in my bio for more information - the workshops are free, just costs your time to learn and discover about the most important asset you have - YOU. “this inspiring and educational sessions ignited me to stay continuously aware of my purpose and to keep on going for it” “Every detail of this workshop is perfect, really amazing work” “provides tools that are very helpful for here, now and later in life too” #powerup #memap #Olympics #evolve #sportforlife
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I love it when the holiday weekend gifts you some magic. #killerwhales come visiting #tiritirimatangi hunting stingrays
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Sister sesh - families that play together stay together. @aimee.bright20015 @sam__bright getting their flying wings level one happening. Turning the corners is another story 😂.#bringonthebikinis #summersaroundthecorner☀️
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