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MATT DAWSONKILLARNEY VALEAGE: 29 ACHIEVEMENTS Olympic Games – Silver – 2021 (2020) |
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Matt, the son of former Australian cricketer Trish Dawson took up hockey at the age of eight, following in the footsteps of his older sister. After debuting in 2014, he was a part of Australia’s 2016 Rio Olympics team and excelled at the 2017 World League Final which the Kookaburras won, claiming several Player of the Match honours. Was later named runner-up of the 2017 Kookaburras of the Year. On the eve of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, he suffered an eye injury in training which had him fearing for his career and his sight. He recovered and wore spectacles during the Commonwealth Games where he brought up his 100th cap, scoring in the Final. Matt also became a dad in 2023. |
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