About Austin Savage
Lived 1940 – 2024 (aged 84). Austin Savage was a British field hockey player.
David Austin Savage (15 December 1940 – 1 May 2024) was a Welsh field hockey player who competed for Great Britain at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Biography Savage was raised in Trelogan, Flintshire in Wales and studied biology at Bangor University where he started playing hockey. and Great Britain debut in 1966.
He represented Cheshire at county level and left Oxton to play for Hightown Hockey Club.
After hockey he continued his job as a biology teacher and was a regular contributor for BBC Wales.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Austin Savage?
British field hockey player
When was Austin Savage born?
Austin Savage was born on 15 February 1940 in St Asaph.
When did Austin Savage die?
Austin Savage died on 1 May 2024.
What was Austin Savage's occupation?
Austin Savage was a field hockey player.
What nationality was Austin Savage?
Austin Savage was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Austin Savage (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Austin Savage. https://biography.guide/austin-savage-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "Austin Savage." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/austin-savage-field-hockey-player/.
Chicago: "Austin Savage." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/austin-savage-field-hockey-player/.
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