Rechelle Hawkes facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's Field Hockey | ||
Representing  Australia |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 1988 Seoul | Team |
| Gold | 1996 Atlanta | Team |
| Gold | 2000 Sydney | Team |
| World Cup | ||
| Gold | 1994 Dublin | Team |
| Gold | 1998 Utrecht | Team |
| Silver | 1990 Sydney | Team |
| Commonwealth Games | ||
| Gold | 1998 Kuala Lumpur | Team |
| Champions Trophy | ||
| Gold | 1991 Berlin | Team |
| Gold | 1993 Amstelveen | Team |
| Gold | 1995 Mar del Plata | Team |
| Gold | 1997 Berlin | Team |
| Gold | 1999 Brisbane | Team |
| Silver | 1987 Amstelveen | Team |
| Silver | 1989 Frankfurt | Team |
| Bronze | 2000 Amstelveen | Team |
Rechelle Margaret Hawkes AM (born 30 May 1967) is a famous Australian former field hockey player. She is known for being an amazing leader and winning many big awards, including three Olympic gold medals! She was the captain of the Australian Women's Hockey Team, called the Hockeyroos, for eight years.
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Rechelle Hawkes' Amazing Hockey Career
Rechelle Hawkes started playing for the national team in 1985. She was a midfield player, which means she played in the middle of the field. In 1999, she reached a huge milestone by playing her 250th game for Australia.
Olympic Gold Medals
Rechelle Hawkes is one of Australia's most successful Olympic athletes. She is only the second Australian woman to win three Olympic gold medals. The first was swimmer Dawn Fraser. Rechelle won her gold medals in field hockey at three different Olympic Games:
She also competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. In that competition, the Australian team finished in fifth place.
Reading the Olympic Oath
At the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Rechelle Hawkes had a very special role. She was chosen to read the Athlete's Olympic Oath. This is a promise made by one athlete on behalf of all competitors. It promises to respect the rules and compete fairly.
Awards and Recognition
Rechelle Hawkes has received many important awards for her contributions to Australian sport. These awards show how much she is respected and admired.
- In 1989, she received a Medal of the Order of Australia. This award recognizes Australians who have shown outstanding service or achievement.
- She was given an Australian Sports Medal in 2000. This medal celebrates athletes and people who have helped Australian sport.
- In 2001, she received a Centenary Medal. This medal was given to people who made a significant contribution to Australian society.
- Also in 2001, she was inducted into the Australian Institute of Sport 'Best of the Best'. This means she was recognized as one of the top athletes to have trained at the Australian Institute of Sport.
- In 2002, she was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. This is a very high honor for Australian athletes. It means she is recognized as one of the greatest sportspeople in Australian history.
- In 2018, Rechelle Hawkes was made a Member of the Order of Australia. This was for her significant service to hockey, especially as a national captain. She was also recognized for being a great role model and a sports commentator.
See also
In Spanish: Rechelle Hawkes para niños
