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2008 Olympic Men’s Field Hockey Tournament Recap

By Zane Miller

On Saturday, August 23rd, 2008, Germany defeated Spain 1-0 in the gold medal game to win the 21st gold medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history. It was the third gold medal for Germany in Olympic men’s field hockey. Spain took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their third silver medal in Olympic men’s field hockey. Australia defeated the Netherlands 6-2 in the bronze medal game, grabbing their fourth bronze medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history.

The tournament was held in China, with Beijing as the host city. Taeke Taekema of the Netherlands scored the most goals during the tournament with 11.

2008 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

1. Germany (3-0-2, 1.000) (Gold)

2. Spain (4-1, .800) (Silver)

3. Australia (3-0-2, 1.000) (Bronze)

4. Netherlands (4-0-1, 1.000)

5. Great Britain (2-1-2, .667)

6. South Korea (2-2-1, .500)

7. New Zealand (2-2-1, .500)

8. Pakistan (2-3, .400)

9. Belgium (1-3-1, .250)

10. Canada (1-3-1, .250)

11. China (0-4-1, .000)