Hawes' hopes of hockey semis dashed
BEIJING OLYMPICS
Published Date:
19 August 2008
Former Lewes player Ben Hawes' outside hopes of making the semi-finals of the men's hockey event at the Beijing Olympics died this afternoon after Great Britain drew 3-3 with arch rivals Australia.
Hawes, 28, now captain of the men's team, made his debut for Lewes Hockey Club in the National League at the tender age of 15.
He looked to be leading Team GB to an historic win over the old enemy in Beijing – until a heart-breaking equaliser from the Antipodeans just two-and-a-half minutes from time.
Great Britain's slim hopes of making the last four were already all but dashed by Holland's victory over Pakistan earlier in the day.
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The full article contains 144 words and appears in Sussex Express Series newspaper.
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Last Updated:
19 August 2008 3:06 PM
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Sussex Express Series
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Location:
Lewes
