Michael York (field hockey player)
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| Olympic medal record | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Field hockey | |||
| Silver | 1992 Barcelona | Team competition | |
| Bronze | 1996 Atlanta | Team competition | |
| Bronze | 2000 Sydney | Team competition | |
Michael York (born October 16, 1967 in Tamworth, NSW) is a former field hockey defender from Australia, who participated in four Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988. From 1992 on, at each appearance the skilled veteran won a medal.
York, nicknamed Yorky by his team mates, was the captain of the team in the 1990s. During his international career, he read the play exceptionally well, according to the experts. He represented Australia furthermore at three Hockey World Cups (1990, 1994, and 1998) and in ten Champions Trophy tournaments. He retired after playing 279 international matches for his native country.
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Categories: 1967 births | Australian field hockey players | Olympic competitors for Australia | Olympic silver medalists for Australia | Olympic bronze medalists for Australia | Field hockey players at the 1988 Summer Olympics | Field hockey players at the 1992 Summer Olympics | Field hockey players at the 1996 Summer Olympics | Field hockey players at the 2000 Summer Olympics | People from New South Wales | Living people
