New Zealand's Paris Olympic medal tally has a new addition, following Emma Twigg's silver in the women's single sculls.

The 37-year-old finished less than two seconds behind Dutch rival Karolien Florijn.

Twigg says she's proud to have competed among the world's best.

"This week has been really special because I've put the handbrakes on it, knowing it's going to be my last Olympics. So to have just soaked up all the unique thigs about the Games - it probably hasn't sunk in that it's all over."

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