BEIJING 2008

Australia

Des Abbott

Des Abbott

Australia | Hockey

  • Birthdate: Oct 01, 1986
  • Weight: 87kg
  • Height: 184cm
  • Age: 23
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Athlete Results

Hockey

23/08Men's Hockey Final RankingBronze Medal (3rd)
23/08Men's Hockey Bronze Medal Game (AUS vs NED)win
21/08Men's Hockey Semifinal - Game 2 (AUS vs ESP)loss
19/08Men's Hockey Group B - Game 15 (AUS vs GBR)tie
17/08Men's Hockey Group B - Game 12 (AUS vs NED)tie
15/08Men's Hockey Group B - Game 8 (AUS vs PAK)win
13/08Men's Hockey Group B - Game 4 (AUS vs RSA)win
11/08Men's Hockey Group B - Game 2 (AUS vs CAN)win

Athlete Profile

Profile

Gender

Male

Place of birth

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Residence

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Hero / Idol

The United States' former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali.

Memorable sporting achievement

Winning the 2003 Australian National U18 Championship.

Hero / Idol

The United States' former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali.

Competition Highlights

Date Competition Venue Event Rank
29 Jun, 2008 Champions Trophy Rotterdam Team 1
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BEIJING 2008 MEDAL TALLY

Position

Country

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Total
1 China 51 21 28 100
2 United States 36 38 36 110
3 Russia 23 21 28 72
4 Britain 19 13 15 47
6 Australia 14 15 17 46
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