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 (born 8 May 1971) is a well-known former field hockey player from Australia. He was a talented striker for the Australian national team, often called The Kookaburras. Jimmy helped his team win a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics held in Sydney.
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Jimmy's Hockey Journey
James Elmer was born in Melbourne, Victoria. His teammates gave him the nickname Jimmy. He started playing for The Kookaburras in 1993. He quickly became an important part of the team.
International Achievements
Jimmy played in many big tournaments throughout his career. He took part in every Champions Trophy competition since 1991. This showed his consistent skill and dedication to the sport.
Olympic Success
Even though he played in many major events, Jimmy had to wait for his biggest moment. This came at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Here, he helped his team win a bronze medal. This was a great achievement for him and for Australian hockey. After the Sydney Games, Jimmy retired from international hockey. He had played 102 matches for Australia and scored 30 goals.
Other Major Wins
Besides his Olympic medal, Jimmy also won gold medals in other important competitions. He helped Australia win the Champions Trophy in Brisbane in 1999. He also won a gold medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. These wins showed his impact on the team's success.
Life After Professional Hockey
After finishing his international career, Jimmy continued to play field hockey. He is currently the captain for the Doncaster team in the Victorian Masters League A grade division. In 2012, his team played in the grand final but lost a very close game to the Hawthorn Hockey Club.
