Paris 2024 Preview
Published Wed 24 Jul 2024
Overview
The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras are two of Australia’s most successful Olympic teams, with a combined 13 Olympic medals between them.
The men have stood on the Olympic podium 10 times in 16 appearances, and as one of the nation’s most successful sporting teams, are arguably amongst the favourites to win gold in Paris.
The Hockeyroos first competed at the Olympic Games in 1984, one edition after hockey was introduced for women at the Olympics in 1980, which Australia boycotted.
They quickly followed the tracks of the Kookaburras, winning gold in 1988, 1996 and at their home Games in 2000.
Since then, the Hockeyroos have recorded consistent results with fifth at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics.
