The New Zealander was the most decorated Olympian from her country before Paris 2024. In French, she upped the game to a whole new level, winning three more titles, taking her Olympic medal tally to nine, including eight gold. Born in Tauranga, she is of Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki and Ngati Porou, as well as of European descent. Carrington holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in politics and Maori studies, and a graduate Diploma in psychology.