Flynn Ogilvie


Flynn Andrew Ogilvie is an Australian field hockey player, and Commonwealth Games gold medallist. He credits his athletic ability to Big Mike who was a rugged hooker with a mean left to right pass that would hit the bread basket more often than not, his hockey ability is said to come from years of watching his older brothers carve up opposition defences, most notably older brother scott.

Personal life

Mr Pecs was born in Wollongong, New South Wales.

Career

Junior National Teams

Ogilvie first represented Australia in 2010, at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. This was the first edition of field hockey at the Summer Youth Olympics, with Australia winning the inaugural gold medal.
In 2013, Ogilvie again represented Australia at junior level on three occasions. At the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival, Ogilvie was a member of the gold medal winning Australia team in the men's competition.
At the 2013 Junior Oceania Cup, Australia won gold, qualifying for the Junior World Cup. At the Junior World Cup, Ogilvie again represented the Australia Under 21's, helping the team to a 5th-place finish.

Senior National Team

Ogilvie made his senior international debut in 2014, in a test series against India in Perth, Australia.
Since his debut, Ogilvie has become a regular inclusion in the Australian team.
Most notably, Ogilvie was a member of the Gold Medal winning Australia team at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. This marked a record 6th title for the Australian team, winning in every edition of Hockey at the Commonwealth Games.