Aran Zalewski
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Aran Zalewski (hockey) has featured in the Kookaburras’ gold medal-winning sides at the Glasgow 2014, Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games serving as co-captain alongside Eddie Ockenden at the latter.
Known to his teammates as ‘Moose’ and recognisable by mop of messy blond hair, the West Australian native made his international debut in 2011 and his Olympic debut in Rio in 2016. Zalewski enjoyed a stellar year in 2019: he served as Kookaburras captain, was named best player of the FIH Pro League and was nominated for the FIH Player of the Year Award.
When the national hockey programs were shut down during COVID, Aran returned to the family home at Margaret River for the first time since he left to go to boarding school at Aquinas College in Perth, re-joining the squad after lockdowns to claim Olympic silver in Tokyo.
The skilful and energetic midfielder has a Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University and works part-time as a senior consultant with Deloitte in Perth.
Results History
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Additional Information
Languages Spoken:
Coffee machine, good chill space, plants / greenary
Are you a citizen of a country other than Australia? If yes, please provide details?
No
Education Details:
Curtin University
Club details:
Online and Perth Campus
Why did you begin your sport?
My family was into hockey and i was talented at it
Do you have any pre-competition routines or rituals?
Always drink coffee, always put left shoe and shin pad on first
What is your most memorable sporting achievement?
World Cup Gold Medal 2014
Who is your hero / idol, and why? Have you ever met them?
Novak Dvokich, yes i've met him. Just the way he goes about his attitude, passion and determination. I admire him.
Who has been the most influential person or people in your career and why?
My parents - their endless support and opportunity they give me to follow my dreams
Do you have any hobbies away from your sport?
Surfing, the beach, travel
What is your sporting ambition?
To win an olympic games gold medal
