About Matthew Wells
Born 1978. Matthew Wells is an Australian field hockey player.
Matthew “Flex” Wells OAM (born 2 May 1978 in Hobart, Tasmania) is a field hockey defender from Australia, who was a member of the team that won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens by beating title holders The Netherlands in the final. Four years earlier, when Sydney hosted the Summer Games, he finished in third spot with The Kookaburras, as the Men's National Team is called. He had to miss the 2006 Men's Hockey World Cup due to injury.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Matthew Wells?
Australian field hockey player
When was Matthew Wells born?
Matthew Wells was born on 2 May 1978 in Hobart.
What is Matthew Wells's occupation?
Matthew Wells is a field hockey player.
What nationality is Matthew Wells?
Matthew Wells is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Matthew Wells (field hockey)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matthew Wells. https://biography.guide/matthew-wells-field-hockey-player/
MLA: "Matthew Wells." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matthew-wells-field-hockey-player/.
Chicago: "Matthew Wells." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matthew-wells-field-hockey-player/.
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