Lucas Hammond (born November 14, 1993) is a Canadian rugby union player, in the sevens discipline.[1] Hammond's parents are both Canadians who lived in South Africa, where Hammond was born. They decided to emigrate back to Canada to be closer to family.[1]

Lucas Hammond
Personal information
Born (1993-11-14) November 14, 1993 (age 31)
Cape Town, South Africa
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
Medal record
Men's Rugby sevens
Representing  Canada
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto Team

Career

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Hammond was part of Canada's 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2018 Commonwealth Games, with both teams getting knocked out in the group stage.[1]

Hammond won gold as part of Canada's team at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto.[1]

In June 2021, Hammond was named to Canada's 2020 Olympic team.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Lucas Hammond". www.olympic.ca/. Canadian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  2. ^ Awad, Brandi (25 June 2021). "Team Canada names women's and men's rugby teams for Tokyo 2020". Canadian Olympic Committee. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  3. ^ Davidson, Neil (25 June 2021). "Veteran trio to lead Canada's rugby 7s squads at the Tokyo Olympics". Canadian Press. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Retrieved 4 July 2021.