Monday, February 9, 2026

Shane McLeod: How Olympic photos and speed dating lifted Red Lions

Shane McLeod, the Kiwi who took Belgium to Olympic hockey gold, has revealed how the Red Lions players turned to a form of speed dating to create an honest environment.

McLeod guided Belgium to European, world and Olympic champions, as well as world No 1 status, after joining the Red Lions in 2015. He left the set-up for a sabbatical following Tokyo gold.

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