Ms Sarah Walker, of Cambridge, ONZM for services to BMX and sports governance
Ms Sarah Walker is a twelve-time BMX World Championship medallist, including winning gold medals in 2007 and 2009. She competed at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, placing fourth, and London 2012, where she won silver, becoming New Zealand’s first Olympic medallist in BMX Racing. She was Second Vice-Chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission. As Chair of the IOC Steering Committee, she led creation of the Athletes’ Rights and Responsibilities Declaration. As Chair of the IOC AI Working Group, she spearheaded the Olympic AI Agenda. She is an Independent IOC member as part of the governing body responsible for overseeing the Olympic Movement. She has promoted sports in schools, organised community outreach programs, and worked to secure funding and resources. Ms Walker has mentored many young BMX competitors.