Eddie Ockenden

Eddie Ockenden

Hockey

Age: 37
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Hometown: Hobart, Tasmania  
Residence: Perth, Western Australia  
High School: The Friends’ School  
Position: Defender  
Coach: Colin Batch  
Club / Junior Club: North West Grads  
Olympic History: Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020  

Having been a member of the Kookaburras playing group since 2006, Eddie will be making his fifth appearance at the Olympic Games when he takes to the pitch in Paris. The most capped player on the team (445), Eddie will reach the 450-game milestone during the Olympic Games.

Eddie has represented Australia in elite events across the world, having competed in four Olympic Games (one silver and two bronze medals), three World Cups (two gold and one bronze), four Commonwealth Games (four gold medals) and various other international events including the Pro League, World League Finals and Champions Trophy.

At the 2020 Olympic Games, Eddie and the Kookaburras came away with a Silver Medal after a penalty shootout loss to Belgium.

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