James Elmer facts for kids
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| Nickname(s) | Jimmy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 May 1971 (age 54) Melbourne, Victoria |
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| Height | 176 cm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 53 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Andrew "Jimmy" Elmer is a former field hockey player from Australia. He was born on May 8, 1971, in Melbourne, Victoria. Jimmy was a forward, which means he played in an attacking position.
He was a key member of the Australian national field hockey team, often called The Kookaburras. He helped his team win a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.
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Jimmy's Hockey Journey
James Elmer was known by his teammates as Jimmy. He started playing for The Kookaburras in 1993. He played in many big tournaments throughout his career.
Major Achievements
Jimmy played in every Champions Trophy competition since 1991. This is a major international field hockey tournament. He also won a gold medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.
His biggest success came at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. There, he helped his team win a bronze medal. This was a special moment for him and his team.
Retirement from International Play
After the 2000 Sydney Olympics, James Elmer retired from international hockey. He had played 102 international matches for Australia. During these games, he scored 30 goals.
Life After Professional Hockey
Even after retiring from the national team, James Elmer continued to play hockey. In 2012, he was the captain for the Doncaster team in the Victorian Masters League A grade division.
His team played in the 2012 grand final against the Hawthorn Hockey Club. It was a very close game! Doncaster lost 5–4 after extra time and a penalty shootout. James took one of the penalties, but the Hawthorn goalkeeper saved it.
External Links
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- James Elmer at Commonwealth Games Australia
