Jeff Archibald
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's Field Hockey | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Montreal 1976 | Team Competition | |
Jeffery ("Jeff") Victor Archibald (born February 2, 1952 in Auckland) is a former field hockey player from New Zealand, who was a member of the national team that won the golden medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
One of New Zealand hockey’s most loyal servants, Archibald was selected for four successive Olympics, from 1972 until 1984. He captained The Black Sticks from late 1984-1986. His first appearance with the New Zealand side was on the 1970 Tour to Australia. As an 18-year-old, he’d earned selection with an impressive performance in that year’s North-South match. He was inside right in the gold medal-winning 1976 team, though he sometimes switched to the left wing.
Archibald has filled a variety of roles since ending his playing days. He was one of the principals in the Junior Academy for his native country, has served as a club and Auckland administrator and has become an umpire.
Through the years, Archibald has done a variety of jobs, usually of an outdoor nature. His son, Ryan, has become one of New Zealand's most capped players.
