Wayne's Story
1948 -
Queenslander Wayne Hammond was a dual Olympian in men’s hockey, representing Australia in 1972 and 1976. After finishing fifth in 1972, Hammond was a member of the team that won a silver medal in Montreal in 1976. The silver medal was the only men’s hockey medal won by Australia between 1968 and 1992, despite the team being among the world’s best for much of that era. Hammond represented Australia 88 times in international competition. He is an inductee of the Gold Coast Sporting Hall of Fame.