Kyle Pontifex

New Zealand Olympian: 940

commonwealth games

Medals

1

Biography

A stalwart of Wellington Hockey and part of their highly successful NHL campaigns in 2002, 2003 and 2006. Bear as he is known to his team-mates is a highly respected Goal keeper who made his debut for the Black Sticks in 2001. Kyle is a passionate Black Stick who takes huge pride every time he takes the field for New Zealand. His best asset is his speed, something often called on when taking on world heavy weights Australia, Holland and Pakistan. Beijing will be Kyle’s 2nd Olympic campaign after participating in Athens in 2004.

athlete

Fast facts

Sport
Hockey
Birth place
Wellington
Born
1980
Height
186cm

Olympic Summer GamesLondon 2012

Hockey(Hockey - Men)

  • Performance: 3 - 1
  • Result: Win
  • Placed: 9 of 12

Commonwealth GamesDelhi 2010

Hockey(Hockey - Men)

  • Performance: 5-3
  • Result: Win
  • Placed: 3 of 10

Olympic Summer GamesBeijing 2008

Hockey(Hockey - Men)

  • Performance: 4-2
  • Result: Win
  • Placed: 7 of 12
  • Half time: 1-0
  • Full time: 4-2
  • Goals: Child 26', Shaw 39' & 53', Brooks 43'

Commonwealth GamesMelbourne 2006

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  • Performance: 2-1
  • Result: win
  • Halftime - 0-1; Fulltime - 1-1. NZ scored golden goal in extra time. Goalscorers: B Hari, P Burrows

Olympic Summer GamesAthens 2004

Hockey(Hockey - Men)

  • Performance: 2-4
  • Result: Loss
  • Placed: 6 of 12