Chris Gifford (field hockey)

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Chris Gifford
Personal information
BornMarch 20, 1966 (1966-03-20) (age 58)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1987 Indianapolis Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1991 Havana Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1995 Mar del Plata Team
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1999 Winnipeg Team

Christopher Gifford (born March 20, 1966, in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a former field hockey striker from Canada, who currently is working in management for a neutraceutical company. Married in August 1998 to his wife Sandra, he now has three children, Carson, Vanessa and Myles.

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