Anne Cairns

Anne Cairns (born 11 January 1981) is a New Zealand-Samoan canoeist, who represented Samoa at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Personal life

Cairns lives in Palmerston North, where she attended Palmerston North Girls' High School, and is a firefighter.[1][2]

Canoeing career

Cairns originally represented New Zealand, and attempted to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics in the K1 and K4 boats.[1][3]

Cairns competed in the K1 200 and 500 metre races at the 2016 Summer Olympics, finishing last in both of her heats.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Cairns has another Olympic avenue".
  2. ↑ Herald, New Zealand. "Late charge to fulfil an Olympic dream".
  3. ↑ Herald, New Zealand. "Dannevirke: Paddler works hard at Olympic dream".
  4. ↑ "CAIRNS Anne".
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