Wade Paton

Wade Paton (born 21 March 1986 in Durban) is a South African field hockey player.[1] At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed for the national team in the tournament. He has captained the South African team, deputizing in place of Austin Smith when Smith was injured.[2]

Wade Paton
Personal information
Born (1986-03-21) 21 March 1986
Durban
Height 176 cm (5 ft 9+12 in)
Weight 75 kg (165 lb)
Club information
Current club KZN Coastals Raiders
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010-2017 South Africa 122 (8)
2017-2018 South Africa (Indoor) 11 (7)
Medal record
Representing  South Africa
African Cup of Nations
Gold medal – first place2013 Nairobi
Last updated on: 29 December 2021

He is an old boy at Northwood School in Durban North. Wade was a Prefect in his matric year.

His father is Alan Paton, who owns The Hockey Shop Durban, which is situated at Northwood Boys High School. The brother of Taine Paton.[3]


References

  1. "Wade Paton". London2012.com. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
  2. "Glasgow 2014 - Wade Paton Profile". g2014results.thecgf.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  3. "Olympedia: Wade Paton". Olympedia.
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