He represented New Zealand in Surf Life Saving at the 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 & 2022 World Lifesaving Championships. Winning in 2012, 2014 and 2016. He was captain on the team in 2018[4] and 2022.[5]
Kent's older brother Dean was also a New Zealand Olympic representative swimmer.[6]