Mike Newton

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMichael Douglas "Mike"•Newton
Used nameMike•Newton
Born10 May 1952 in Penticton, British Columbia (CAN)
Measurements175 cm / 70 kg
AffiliationsRoad Runners Club
NOC United States

Biography

Mike Newton was on the US national team from 1974-84. During that time he earned over 100 caps, which at the time was a record for a US player. Newton competed at the 1975, 1979, and 1983 Pan American Games, captaining the 1979 team. He played in multiple National Sports Festivals and the Rocky II, III, and IV tournaments. Newton was named 1982 US Field Hockey men’s player of the year. He competed for the Road Runners Club. His younger brother, Gary also played hockey at the 1984 Olympics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Summer Olympics Hockey USA Mike Newton
Hockey, Men (Olympic) United States 12

Olympic family relations