| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 12 July 1991 North Shore, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
| 2013–2020 | New Zealand | 110 | (14) |
Medal record | |||
Cory Bennett (born 12 July 1991) [1] is a former field hockey player from New Zealand. [2]
Cory Bennett was born and raised in North Shore, New Zealand. He currently works as an insurance broker in Auckland. [3]
In the New Zealand National Hockey League, Bennett plays hockey for North Harbour. [4]
Cory Bennett made his debut for the Black Sticks in 2013, at the Sultan Azalan Shah Cup, in Ipoh, Malaysia. [5]
Since his debut, Bennett has been a regular inclusion in the Black Sticks side. During his career, he has medalled three times, winning silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Games [6] and the 2013 and 2017 Oceania Cups. [7]
His most recent appearance for the national team was during the inaugural tournament of the FIH Pro League, where New Zealand finished in last place. [8]
On 5 August 2019, Bennett was named in the Black Sticks squad for the Ready Steady Tokyo Olympic test event in Tokyo, Japan. [9] In December 2020, he announced his retirement from the national team. [10]
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