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West Australian Malcolm ‘Mal’ Poole was a member of the Australian men’s hockey team that won a silver medal in 1976. Australia was the favourites entering the final against New Zealand, but a converted penalty by the Kiwis in the second half secured a 1-0 victory. The hockey medal was one of only five medals won by Australia in Montreal.
The Australian Olympic Committee acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we are located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.
We celebrate and honour all of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Olympians.
The Australian Olympic Committee is committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society and sport.
