About John Smythe
Born 1989. John Smythe is a Canadian field hockey player.
John Barrie Smythe (born August 31, 1989) is a Canadian field hockey player who plays as a defender or midfielder for the Vancouver Hawks and the Canadian national team.
His older brother Iain Smythe also is a Canadian international field hockey player.
International career Smythe represented Canada at the 2018 World Cup, where he played all four games. In June 2019, he was selected in the Canada squad for the 2019 Pan American Games. They won the silver medal as they lost 5–2 to Argentina in the final.
In June 2021, Smythe was named to Canada's 2020 Summer Olympics team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is John Smythe?
Canadian field hockey player
When was John Smythe born?
John Smythe was born on 31 August 1989 in Vancouver.
What is John Smythe's occupation?
John Smythe is a field hockey player.
What nationality is John Smythe?
John Smythe is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Smythe (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Smythe. https://biography.guide/john-smythe-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "John Smythe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-smythe-field-hockey-player/.
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