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Richard Norris

1931 – 2012

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Lived 1931 – 2012 (aged 80). Richard Norris was a British field hockey player.

Richard Owen Alfred Norris (10 December 1931 – 25 August 2012) was a British field hockey player who competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal.

Biography Norris was born in British India but was educated at The King's School, Canterbury. He played hockey, rugby and cricket at school and played in the Junior Wimbledon Championships.

He represented Great Britain in the field hockey tournament at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki. He was the youngest member of the British field hockey team, which won the bronze medal. He played all three matches as forward.

He later played county hockey for Kent and club hockey for Reading Hockey Club.

Norris was among the surviving team members who had a reunion at the London Olympics to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of their medal winning achievement.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Norris?

field hockey player (1931–2012)

When was Richard Norris born?

Richard Norris was born on 10 December 1931 in Mumbai.

When did Richard Norris die?

Richard Norris died on 25 August 2012 in Pretoria.

What was Richard Norris's occupation?

Richard Norris was a field hockey player.

What nationality was Richard Norris?

Richard Norris was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Norris

· Wikidata: Q3438184

· DBpedia: Richard Norris (field hockey)

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