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)
