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2016 Olympic Men’s Field Hockey Tournament Recap

By Zane Miller

On Thursday, August 18th, 2016, Argentina defeated Belgium 4-2 in the gold medal game to win the 23rd gold medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history. It was the first gold medal for Argentina in Olympic men’s field hockey. Belgium took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their first silver medal in Olympic men’s field hockey. Germany defeated the Netherlands 1-1, after winning the shootout round 4-3, in the bronze medal game, grabbing their fifth bronze medal in Olympic men’s field hockey history.

The tournament was held in Brazil, with Rio de Janeiro as the host city. Gonzalo Peillat of Argentina scored the most goals during the tournament with 11.

2016 Final Standings (W-L-T format)

1. Argentina (2-1-2, .667) (Gold)

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

3. Germany (4-0-1, 1.000) (Bronze)

4. Netherlands (3-1-1, .750)

5. Spain (3-1-1, .750)

6. Australia (3-2, .600)

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

8. India (2-2-1, .500)

9. Great Britain (1-2-2, .333)

10. Ireland (2-2-1, .500)

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