Field hockey at the 1996 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament
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The men's field hockey tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics was the 18th edition of the field hockey event for men at the Summer Olympic Games. It was held over a fourteen-day period beginning on 20 July, and culminating with the medal finals on 2 August. Games were played at the Herndon Stadium and the Panther Stadium, both located in Atlanta, United States.
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Tournament details | |||
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Host country | United States | ||
City | Atlanta | ||
Dates | 20 July – 2 August | ||
Teams | 12 | ||
Venue(s) | Herndon Stadium Panther Stadium | ||
Final positions | |||
Champions | Netherlands (1st title) | ||
Runner-up | Spain | ||
Third place | Australia | ||
Tournament statistics | |||
Matches played | 42 | ||
Goals scored | 173 (4.12 per match) | ||
Top scorer(s) | Taco van den Honert Greg Nicol (7 goals) | ||
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The Netherlands won the gold medal for the first time after defeating Spain 3–1 in the final. Australia won the bronze medal by defeating Germany 3–2.[1]