Robert Clift
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert John•Clift |
| Used name | Robert•Clift |
| Born | 1 August 1962 in Newport, Wales (GBR) |
| Measurements | 182 cm / 77 kg |
| Affiliations | East Grinstead HC, East Grinstead (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Robert Clift, who was educated at Bablake School and Nottingham University, won the first of his 75 England caps in 1982 and was a member of the team that won silver medals in the 1986 World Cup and the 1987 European Cup. He also played 52 times for Great Britain, winning a gold medal at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul. Clift was a member of the Southgate club when he won his Olympic gold medal but moved to East Grinstead for the 1989 season. A bank official by profession, he played at inside-forward or mid-field.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Hockey | GBR |
Robert Clift | |||
| Hockey, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 1 | Gold | |||
| 1992 Summer Olympics | Hockey | GBR |
Robert Clift | |||
| Hockey, Men (Olympic) | Great Britain | 6 |