Patrick Joseph Nilan OAM (30 June 1941 – 10 May 2024) was an Australian field hockey player who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics, in the 1968 Summer Olympics, and in the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1] Born in Sydney on 30 June 1941,[2] Nilan died on 10 May 2024, at the age of 82.[3][4]

Olympic medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  Australia
Silver medal – second place 1968 Mexico City Team competition
Bronze medal – third place 1964 Tokyo Team competition

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Patrick Nilan". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Patrick Nilan". Olympedia. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Vale Pat Nilan". Hockey Australia. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  4. ^ Nilan, Patrick Joseph
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