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Laura DOWLING


Laura Dowling
Midfield
Height, Weight: 5'8", 145 lbs
Born: April 9, 1983
Birthplace: High Wycombe, England
Residence: Kanata, Ontario
Clubs: - GOA Reds Toronto
- MOP Vught, The Netherlands
Athlete Stick Sponsor
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Occupation:
  • Student
Field Hockey Background:
  • "I started playing hockey when I was five in Germany with my brother and sister at a local club. After moving to the USA, I competed in the U-16 Futures Program when I was 11. Since moving to Canada in 1996, I have played for Team Ontario every year."
  • Included in the National Team Program in 2002
Competitions:
  • 1997 U-16 Eastern Canadian Championship (1st)
  • 1998 World Youth Games, England (5th)
  • 1999 Eindhoven Invitational, Holland
  • 1999 U-19 National Championship (2nd)
  • 2000 AAU Spring Classic, Disney World
  • 2000 U-18 National Competition West (2nd)
  • 2000 U-21 National Championship (2nd)
  • 2000 Senior National Championship (5th)
  • 2001 Senior National Championship (7th)
  • 2001 Canada Games (2nd)
  • 2002 Senior National Championship (2nd)
Personal File:
  • Interests (outside field hockey): rollerblading, travelling, coaching, friends and family
  • Recipient of the 2002 Young Athlete of the Year, Child and Youth City of Ottawa Award.
  • "Thrill of a lifetime" (given a chance to do anything in the world): Play in the Olympics!

2001 Canada Games
2001 Canada Games
          
Favorites
Other Sports: Tennis, volleyball, soccer
Female Athlete: Britta Becker
Male Athlete: Robin D'Abreo
Food: Pasta
Drink: Chocolate milk
Country Visited: England, USA, Netherlands, Germany,
Switzerland, Ireland, Spain, Italy...
Books: The Power of One

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