Team GB women's hockey marks 10 years since Rio Olympics gold

BBC Sport1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:43 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Team GB women's hockey marks 10 years since Rio Olympics gold
Summary

Team GB's women's hockey team commemorates the tenth anniversary of their Olympic gold medal win at the 2016 Rio Games. The final against the Netherlands ended 3-3, leading to a tense penalty shootout that secured the victory for Great Britain. Captain Kate Richardson-Walsh and coach Danny Kerry cited the experience as life-changing for the team, which has since faced challenges, including failure to medal in two of the last three Olympic events. Current performances in international competitions have not met past successes, though the men's team recently found success in the Pro League and European events.

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  • Team GB clinched gold on August 19, 2016.
  • The final against the Netherlands ended in a penalty shootout.
  • Kate Richardson-Walsh described the win as life-changing.
  • Since 2021, GB women's team has struggled in major tournaments.
  • The men's team recently claimed medals in the Pro League.
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Ten years since Team GB clinched women's hockey gold at the Rio Olympics, BBC Sport looks back at the legacy of that historic win.

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