Robert Robertson (field hockey)

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Robert Robertson
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NationalityRhodesian
Born (1938-03-31) 31 March 1938 (age 85)
Durban, South Africa
Sport
Sport Field hockey

Robert Robertson (born 31 March 1938) is a Rhodesian field hockey player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics. [1] He also played in two first-class cricket matches for the Rhodesia cricket team. [2] [3]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Robert Robertson Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
  2. "Robert Robertson". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  3. "Olympians Who Played First-Class Cricket". Olympedia. Retrieved 28 July 2020.