Rechelle Hawkes

Rechelle Hawkes

One of Only Two Australian Women to Win Olympic Gold Medals at Three Separate Olympic Games
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About Rechelle

“One of this countries greatest elite athletes, Rechelle Hawkes is one of only two Australian women to win Olympic Gold medals at three separate Games. Captain of the Australian female Hockey ...”

One of this countries greatest elite athletes, Rechelle Hawkes is one of only two Australian women to win Olympic Gold medals at three separate Games. Captain of the Australian female Hockey Team, the Hockeyroos, for eight years, Rechelle’s competed in four Olympic Games, winning three Olympic Gold medals and a fifth place in Barcelona.

Rechelle is one of the most decorated female hockey players in Australia, while during her Captaincy tenure of 1993-2000 the Hockeyroos lost only one international tournament.

At the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Rechelle was given the rare honour of reading the Olympic Athletes Oath on behalf of all other athletes competing at the Games. Rechelle and the Hockeyroos played a faultless Sydney 2000 Olympic campaign, winning Gold and firmly establishing the team as the greatest women’s hockey team in the sports history.

A powerful and inspiring speaker Rechelle talks about the importance of teamwork and the need to remain focused to overcome hurdles and stay on the road to success. She provides inspiration and motivation to people from all walks of life through speeches and workshops on leadership, goal setting, teamwork and success. Her message has received commendations from the highest level of business.

Achievements

  • Australian Captain 1993-2000
  • Order of Australia 1989
  • Olympic Results:
  • – 2000 Sydney Gold
    – 1996 Atlanta Gold
    – 1992 Barcelona Fifth
    – 1988 Seoul Gold

    Other Career Achievements

  • 2000 Champions Trophy Bronze
  • 1999 Champions Trophy Gold
  • 1998 Commonwealth Games Gold
  • 1998 World Cup Gold
  • 1995 & 1997 Champions Trophy Gold
  • 1994 World Cup Gold
  • 1993 Champions Trophy Go
  • What people say about Rechelle

    As a media professional it’s been my pleasure to work alongside Rechelle Hawkes in the commentary box at three Olympic Games and in a hosting capacity at dozens of corporate, charitable and sporting functions. Wherever she appears, Rechelle touches her audience with her down-to-earth style and her ability to share her amazing journey of success.

    – David Christison, sports commentator with Seven, Nine, Fox Sports and Foxtel

    Dedicated, warm and entertaining, Rechelle is a great Australian and a great motivator who we have engaged on a number of occasions to address our senior staff. Her achievements speak for themselves and her presentations are always well received and greatly appreciated.

    – Bronte Howson, managing director Automotive Holdings Group

    Great. Very down to earth high achiever who talks about the challenges she faced on her long road to success. Very natural and warm style and well received by everyone. Great to be able to see and touch her Olympic gold medal!

    – ANZ Wealth Management