Lewis Clareburt makes splash as New Zealand announces Olympic kit for Paris Olympics 2024

Lewis Clareburt will be participating in the Olympics for the second time at Paris Olympics 2024.

Lewis Clareburt took the lead for the New Zealand Olympic team as he revealed their Olympic kit for Paris Olympics 2024. Clareburt posted the video on Instagram as the fans got a chance to see what exactly was included in the kit.

The Olympic swimmer started the unboxing video by showing a black suitcase. He started off the opening ceremony suit followed by multi coloured bucket hats and socks. Clareburt proceeded with the medical supplies which included an insect repellent.

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The 25-year-old impressed the fans with the number of accessories provided in the suitcase. He even showed off the gym towels, bum bag, drawstring bag, backpack and black slides. All these were on one side of the suitcase as Clareburt unpacked the other side.

The world champion swimmer then went ahead by showing multiple caps and shirts. It also included a rugby jersey and a podium jacket. He ended the video by showing the raincoat and polo shirts. 

Clareburt almost forgot to include his shoes in the video as he reminded the audience of the logo being in the heel. The young athlete seemed to be excited with the kit as he hopes to make the nation proud on the pool.

Lewis Clareburt chasing the ultimate Olympic dream at Paris Olympics 2024

Clareburt had competed in the 400m individual medley and 200m individual medley. He placed 7th in the 400m event and finished 8th in 200m. Three years later, Clareburt won the gold medal in the 400m Individual Medley at Doha with a timing of 4:09.72 secs.

The four-time Commonwealth games medallist will lead his nation and will be joined by eight other swimmers at Paris Olympics 2024. Clareburt will look to be the first gold medal winner in swimming from his country since Danyon Loader at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

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The Wellington born swimmer has also secured permission to compete in 200m butterfly event. Clareburt is young but he has shown his capabilities at Doha this year. 

With a victory at Paris Olympics 2024, the fans could get to see the ‘Pukana celebration’ by Clareburt as he honours his Maori heritage. He has started the Olympic preparation on the right note and will be waiting to make every stroke count.

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