Murray Stewart

National Team: Olympic / Senior

DOB:  02/07/1986
Lives:  Sydney, New South Wales
Institute/Academy:  AIS / NSWIS
Club:  Manly Warringah Kayak Club
Coach:  Jake Michael
Nickname: Muzza

• How did you begin paddling?
  I began kayaking at the beginning of 2007 as a means for improving my surf ski paddling.
• What is your greatest sporting achievement?
  London Olympic K4 1000 Gold at Eton Dorney.
• What keeps you busy outside of paddling?
  I have recently completed a Masters of Architecture at University of Sydney.
• Who has been the greatest influence on your career?
  My family.
• Which athlete do you respect/fear the most?
  Adam van Koeverden.
• What is your favourite Olympic memory?
  The Australian Men’s 4×100 Freestyle gold in Sydney.
• Who is your favourite Australian personality?
  John Eales.
• What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
  When the going gets tough, the tough gets going.

Website: www.murraystewart.com

International Results

2019
11th (K4 500) ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup 2 (Duisburg, GER)
12th (K4 500) ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup 1 (Poznan, POL)

2018
4th (K4 500) – ICF World Championships (Montemor, POR)
4th (K1 1000) – ICF World Cup 1 (Szeged, HUN)
5th (K1 500) – ICF World Cup 1 (Szeged, HUN)
6th (K1 500) – ICF World Cup 2 (Duisburg, GER)
10th (K1 1000) – ICF World Cup 2 (Duisburg, GER)

2017
10th (K1 1000) – ICF World Championships (Racice, CZE)

2016
4th (K1 1000) – Olympic Games (Rio, BRA)

2015
6th (K1 1000) – ICF World Championships (Milan, ITA)
1st (K4 1000) – ICF World Cup 1 (Montemor-o-Velho, POR)
2nd (K1 1000) – ICF World Cup 1 (Montemor-o-Velho, POR)
5th (K1 1000) – ICF World Cup 2 (Duisburg, GER)
5th (K4 1000) – ICF World Cup 2 (Duisburg, GER)

2014
5th (K1 1000) – ICF World Championships (Moscow, RUS)
10th (K4 1000) – ICF World Championships (Moscow, RUS)
1st (K4 1000) – ICF World Cup 3 (Szeged, HUN)
2nd (K1 1000) – ICF World Cup 3 (Szeged, HUN)
2nd (K2 1000) – ICF World Cup 1 (Milan, ITA)
5th (K1 1000) – ICF World Cup 2 (Racice, CZE)
5th (K4 1000) – ICF World Cup 2 (Racice, CZE)

2013
3rd (K4 1000) – ICF World Championships (Duisburg, GER)
5th (K2 1000) – ICF World Championships (Duisburg, GER)

2012
1st (K4 1000m) – Olympic Games (London, GBR)
16th (K1 1000m) – Olympic Games (London, GBR)
19th (K1 200m) – Olympic Games (London, GBR)
1st (K1 500m) – ICF World Cup 3 (Moscow, RUS)
2nd (K1 1000m) – ICF World Cup 3 (Moscow, RUS)
2nd (K4 1000m) – ICF World Cup 3 (Moscow, RUS)
7th (K1 200m) – ICF World Cup 3 (Moscow, RUS)
4th (K4 1000m) – ICF World Cup 2 (Duisburg, GER)
5th (K1 1000m) – ICF World Cup 2 (Duisburg, GER)

2011
2nd (K4 1000m) – ICF World Championships (Szeged, HUN)
2nd (K2 1000m) – ICF World Cup 2 (Racice, CZE)
2nd (K4 1000m) – ICF World Cup 2 (Racice, CZE)
3rd (K4 1000m) – ICF World Cup 3 (Duisburg, GER)
4th (K2 1000m) – ICF World Cup 3 (Duisburg, GER)

2010
2nd (K4 1000m) – World Cup 3 (Duisburg, GER)
5th (K2 500m) – World Championships (Poznan, POL)
5th (K4 1000m) – World Championships (Poznan, POL)

2009
4th (K2 1000m) – World Championships (Racice, CZE)
5th (K1 500m) – World Championships (Racice, CZE)
5th (K4 200m) – World Championships (Poznan, POL)
5th (K1 1000m) – World Championships (Poznan, POL)
7th (K2 500m) – World Championships (Poznan, POL)