The 23-year-old won the single sculls at the national championships, beating Olympic champion Mahe Drysdale by more than nine seconds.

Lopas has been part of Yale's programme since 2017, and he's also studying American history.

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11 Apr: Kiwi high jumper Hamish Kerr's welcoming the prospect of prize money should he win a gold medal at this year's Paris Olympics

24 Mar: New Zealand wrestler Tayla Ford has qualified for the Paris Olympics

03 Mar: Two international winners in the 40th running of Ironman New Zealand in Taupo

23 Feb: Dame Lisa Carrington is excited by the prospect of more freedom come crunch time, as she looks to add to her of Olympic gold medals in Paris

23 Feb: The awards collection continues to grow for Dame Lisa Carrington

17 Feb: A mouthwatering Kiwi kayaking showdown looms at Paris Olympics, after Aimee Fisher and Danielle McKenzie booked the K2 at Oceania qualifiers

17 Feb: The Olympics are looming large for a swag of Kiwi sportspeople this weekend:

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