Lukas Walton-Keim

New Zealand Olympian: 1632

Biography

EVENT: Men's Kite

Walton-Keim has dominated the local kitefoiling scene for some time and has been a regular on the international circuit since 2019.

A three-time national champion in the class, Walton-Keim spent seven months off the water in 2023 after having surgery to his knee but has made steady progress since his return.

He finished second at Sail Sydney in December 2023 to secure a country spot in the class for Paris 2024 before an 11th place at the French Olympic week in Hyeres in April 2023 and 17th at the Formula Kite world championships the following month.

athlete

Fast facts

Sport
Sailing
Birth place
Auckland, New Zealand
Born
1996

Olympic Summer GamesParis 2024

Sailing (Kite Surf - Men)

  • Performance: Cancelled
  • Result: 15
  • Placed: 15 of 20