Great Britain men's national lacrosse team

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Great Britain
AssociationN/A
First international
United Kingdom Great Britain 1–12  Canada
(1883)
Biggest win
United Kingdom Great Britain 5–3  United States
(1884; Belfast, Northern Ireland)
Biggest defeat
United Kingdom Great Britain 1–12  Canada
(1883)
Last international
United Kingdom Great Britain 5–5  United States
(1948; London, England)
Medal record
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1908 LondonTeam

A Great Britain men's national lacrosse team historically competed in the Summer Olympics in 1908 when the sport was a medal event; and in 1928 and 1948 when it was a demonstration sport.

The very first Great Britain lacrosse team played in 1883 against Canada. They lost 1–12.[1]

Great Britain played Canada in the 1908 Summer Olympics when traditional lacrosse was last organized as a regular event.[2][3] Great Britain fielded a team again in the 1928 and 1948 Summer Olympics when lacrosse was a demonstration event.[1][4]

A Great Britain lacrosse sixes team was created for the 2022 World Games but the format was used.[5] The 2028 Summer Olympics will also use the lacrosse sixes[6]

Competition achievements

Fixtures and results

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