Lesley Elliott is a former field hockey player from New Zealand. A prominent member of the New Zealand women's national field hockey team, known as the Black Sticks Women, she represented her country in numerous international competitions throughout her career, including two Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.
Career Highlights Elliott was a significant figure in New Zealand field hockey during the late 1990s and early 2000s. She was known for her robust play and leadership on the field.
- 1998 Commonwealth Games: Elliott was a key member of the Black Sticks team that won a bronze medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This was a notable achievement for the New Zealand women's hockey program.
- 2000 Summer Olympics: She represented New Zealand at the Sydney Olympic Games.
- 2004 Summer Olympics: Elliott also competed in her second Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
Captaincy and Retirement Throughout her career, Lesley Elliott earned the respect of her teammates and coaches, leading to her captaining the Black Sticks Women's team at various points. She retired from international hockey following the 2004 Athens Olympics. By the time of her retirement, she had accumulated over 200 international caps for New Zealand, making her one of the most experienced and capped players in the team's history at that time.