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Lauren Boyle
MNZM

Boyle in 2020
Personal information
Full name	Lauren Marie Boyle
Born	(1987-12-14) 14 December 1987 (age 37) Auckland, New Zealand
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	67 kg (148 lb)
Sport
Country	New Zealand
Sport	Swimming
Event(s)	Freestyle
College team	University of California, Berkeley
Medal record Women's swimming Representing New Zealand Event 1st 2nd 3rd World Championships (LC) 0 2 3 World Championships (SC) 1 0 1 Pan Pacific Championships 0 2 1 Commonwealth Games 1 2 1 Summer Universiade 2 2 1 Total 4 8 7 World Championships (LC) Silver 2015 Kazan 800 m freestyle Silver 2015 Kazan 1500 m freestyle Bronze 2013 Barcelona 400 m freestyle Bronze 2013 Barcelona 800 m freestyle Bronze 2013 Barcelona 1500 m freestyle World Championships (SC) Gold 2012 Istanbul 800 m freestyle Bronze 2012 Istanbul 400 m freestyle Pan Pacific Championships Silver 2014 Gold Coast 800 m freestyle Silver 2014 Gold Coast 1500 m freestyle Bronze 2014 Gold Coast 400 m freestyle Commonwealth Games Gold 2014 Glasgow 400m freestyle Silver 2010 Delhi 4×200m freestyle Silver 2014 Glasgow 800m freestyle Bronze 2006 Melbourne 4×200m freestyle Summer Universiade Gold 2011 Shenzhen 400 m freestyle Gold 2011 Shenzhen 800 m freestyle Silver 2011 Shenzhen 200 m freestyle Silver 2011 Shenzhen 4×200 m freestyle Bronze 2011 Shenzhen 1500 m freestyle

Lauren Marie Boyle is a talented former swimmer from New Zealand. She was born on December 14, 1987. Lauren competed in many big swimming events, including three Commonwealth Games and three Olympic Games.

Lauren Boyle's Swimming Journey

Lauren Boyle had an amazing career in swimming, winning many medals and setting records. She was known for her strong performances in freestyle races.

Early Achievements and Commonwealth Games

Lauren started her journey by winning a bronze medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. She was part of the 4 × 200 meter freestyle relay team. Four years later, at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, she won a silver medal in the same event.

Olympic Dreams and Records

Lauren competed in the 2008 Olympic Games as part of New Zealand's relay team. Later, at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, she showed incredible skill. She set a new New Zealand record in the 400 meter freestyle. She also broke another New Zealand record in the 800 meter freestyle, finishing fourth in the final.

Lauren Boyle (black cap) and Jessica Ashwood (yellow cap) after a race in 2015.

World Championships Success

In August 2013, Lauren achieved something special at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona. She won three medals, becoming only the second New Zealander to do so. This was a huge accomplishment in her career.

More Commonwealth Games Medals

Lauren continued her success at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. She won a gold medal in the 400 meter freestyle, setting a new Games record. She also earned a silver medal in the 800 meter freestyle.

Setting World Records

In August 2014, Lauren broke a World Short Course record. She set a new fastest time in the women's 1500 meter freestyle. This showed her incredible endurance and speed.

Later Career and Retirement

Lauren competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics. She finished 14th in the 400 meter freestyle and was very close to making the final in the 800 meter freestyle. On August 1, 2017, Lauren announced she was retiring from competitive swimming. She made this decision because of ongoing injuries.

Recognition for Her Contributions

In the 2020 New Year Honours, Lauren was recognized for her amazing contributions to swimming. She was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM). This is a special award in New Zealand.

See also

In Spanish: Lauren Boyle para niños

• List of World Aquatics Championships medalists in swimming (women)
• List of Commonwealth Games medallists in swimming (women)
• World record progression 1500 metres freestyle