By Zane Miller
On Friday, August 9th, 2024, the Netherlands defeated China 1-1, after winning the shootout round 3-1, in the gold medal game to win the 12th gold medal in Olympic women’s field hockey. It was the fifth gold medal for the Netherlands in Olympic women’s field hockey, as well as the first time a country won the gold medal in both men’s and women’s field hockey in the same year. China took the silver medal with the loss, claiming their second silver medal in Olympic women’s field hockey. Argentina defeated Belgium 2-2, after winning the shootout round 3-1, in the bronze medal game to take their third bronze medal Olympic women’s field hockey history.
The tournament was held in France, with Paris as the host city. Yibbi Jansen of the Netherlands scored the most goals of the tournament with eight.
2024 Final Standings (W-L-T format)
1. Netherlands (5-0, 1.000) (Gold)
2. China (2-3, .400) (Silver)
3. Argentina (4-0-1, 1.000) (Bronze)
4. Belgium (4-1, .800)
5. Australia (4-0-1, 1.000)
6. Germany (3-2, .600)
7. Spain (2-2-1, .500)
8. Great Britain (2-3, .400)
9. United States (1-3-1, .250)
10. Japan (1-4, .200)
11. South Africa (0-5, .000)
12. France (0-5, .000)
Game Results
Link to stats database: https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule/hockey/women?day=9-august
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