Les Wilson (field hockey)

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Les Wilson
Personal information
Full nameErnest Leslie Wilson
Born (1952-02-14) 14 February 1952 (age 71)
Wanganui
Medal record
Men's Field Hockey
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg Montreal 1976 Team competition

Ernest Leslie "Les" Wilson (born 14 February 1952 in Wanganui) is a former field hockey goalkeeper from New Zealand, who was a member of the national team that won the golden medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada.

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