Angie Lambert, OAM
As the second most experienced player in the squad behind Nikki Hudson, Lambert is a vital member of the Hockeyroos team. She is a tall, athletic defender and often provides an important link between attack and defence. Lambert was the youngest player selected in the team that won the gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics following her good performance at the 2000 Champions Trophy, her first major tournament. Lambert captained the Australian Junior World Cup team in 2001 and won the prestigious FIH award for International Young Female Player of the Year in 2001. Lambert is married to former Kookburras goalkeeper Stephen Lambert.
DOB: | 1 February 1981 |
Nickname: | Ange |
Position: | Defender |
Hockeyroos Shirt Number: | 24 |
International Matches: | 229 |
International Goals: | 49 |
Australian Debut: | Tour of Argentina - December 1998 |
Participation in International Tournaments: | Olympic Games 2004 Athens 5th 2006 Madrid 2nd 2002 Perth 4th 2006 Amsterdam 5th |
International/Domestic Awards: | FIH Young Player of the Year 2001, HA Hockeyroos Player of theYear 2005, HA Hockeyroos Highest Goal Scorer 2005 |
AHL Team: | Queensland Scorchers |
AHL Shirt Number: | 13 |
Strengths: | Reach, passing, aggression and passion |
Weaknesses: | Hitting, Dribbling, Over-analysing |
Current Local Hockey Club: | Valleys Hockey Club |
Hometown: | Brisbane |
Occupation: | Teacher |
Greatest Hockey Memory : | Winning an Olympic Gold Medal in Sydney in 2000 when I was 19 |
How/Why did you get into hockey? | As a school sport, started playing because my friend did |
What memories do you have from the 2004 Athens Olympic Games? | I was so grateful to be a part of the Australian team because I had a knee reconstruction 8 months earlier. I was bitterly disappointed to finish 5th but pleased for the Kookaburras Gold |
Aside from competing, what are you most looking forward to about the Beijing Olympic Games? | Getting the Australian Olympic team uniform and being apart of village life |
What are your post hockey career ambitions? | To have a family and be a good teacher |
Sportsperson Most Admired : | Michael Voss |
Where do you see hockey in 10 years time? | Hopefully growing bigger and better and receiving the publicity it deserves as a great sport in Australia |
Favourite sport besides hockey? | Tennis (to play) AFL (to watch) |
When I was younger I wanted to be…… | Older! |
What are your superstitions? | Strap left ankle before right |
What is your greatest fear/phobia? | Vomit |
What can’t you live without? | Love |
Tell us 3 interesting facts about you: | 1. I was a ballerina fro seven years |
Describe your perfect day: | Brilliant sunshine, white sand, clear blue ocean, great food, great company, afternoon nap, relaxing evening!! |
How would you spend your last $50?
The most fulfilling thing you have ever done is: |
Phone calls to my husband and family to beg for more!
Win an Olympic Gold Medal and get married |
