While most people are enjoying the summer sunshine, Kiwi swimming star Lewis Clareburt will be spending most of his time in the pool.
After a sensational year that included three Commonwealth Games medals, Clareburt's plans for the Paris Olympics in 2024 are already full steam ahead.
It's been a year to remember for Lewis Clareburt, even if he can't keep track of where his hard-earned memorabilia is.
His three medals from Birmingham - two gold and a bronze - have seen plenty of action since he returned, which is why he's resorted to convenience when storage is concerned.
"I just carry them around in a little takeaway bag from the Asian restaurant sort of thing," Clareburt told Newshub. "I reckon the bands have changed colour from how many hands have touched them. That's what it's about when I shoot for a gold medal - I shoot for a good time, so that's a bonus."
But three medals could've just as easily been two, as Clareburt wasn't initially selected for the 200m butterfly - which turned into one of his two golds.
"I went to Swimming NZ and asked [to compete in the event], because I thought I had a pretty good opportunity for me to medal in it."
Clareburt lives in Wellington with his sister and, apart from the standard coffee catch ups, it's been non-stop since he got back from Birmingham.
"I've managed to somehow get a job - working with Forsyth in the innovation team - a bit of university, so a pretty full on life once I came back."
Not to mention the extra attention he gets on the streets and in the pool since his accomplishments in the UK.
"I think it's made my life more difficult, especially at the pool, because if you break a rule people are going to be on you straight away," he laughed.
It could be a blessing in disguise, as preparations for the Paris Olympics are in full swing.
"All our planning from Tokyo is towards the next Olympics, so Comm Games and all that sort of stuff is just ticking boxes along the journey."
