Lukas Walton-Keim
New Zealand Olympian: 1632
New Zealand Olympian: 1632
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.