Michaela BLYDE From NZ Fields To Olympic Gold

From a young girl with a passion for speed to a double Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest try-scorers in rugby sevens history, Michaela Blyde's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and sheer talent.

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The New Zealand star has shattered records, won multiple world titles, and redefined excellence in the sport.

Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar catches up with Michaela Blyde, New Zealand professional rugby sevens player and double Olympic gold medalist.

She opens up about the heartbreak of missing the Rio Olympics, the mindset shifts that led her to back-to-back World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year titles, and what it takes to stay at the top of her game. Join us as we dive into the training, discipline, and determination that fuel her success on and off the field.

Awards And Honours

• 2017, Canada Sevens Langford dream team.

• 2017, World Rugby Women's Sevens Player of the Year.

• 2018, World Rugby Women's Sevens Player of the Year

• 2018, Taranaki Sports Awards Sportswoman of the Year and Overall Sportsperson of the Year.

• 2019, Australian Women's Sevens performance tracker player of the round.

• 2021, Joint winner of Taranaki Daily News Person of the Year 2021 with Gayle Broughton.

• 2023, Member of that years women's rugby sevens dream team.

After graduating she studied for a Certificate in Animal Care at Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin. In 2014 she commenced a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise through correspondence at Massey University. Her younger brothers, Liam and Cole were academy rugby players with Taranaki, Liam went on to be selected for a development project for the men's Sevens team before playing for the Taranaki Bulls in 2021.

Representing New Zealand Women's rugby sevens

Representing New Zealand Women's Rugby Sevens

Olympic Games:

Gold medal -First place 2024 Paris Team competition