Brooke Peris facts for kids
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| Born | 16 January 1993 Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia |
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| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Adelaide Fire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2011–2013 | Australia U–21 | 14 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2024 | Australia | 214 | (40) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brooke Peris is a talented Australian field hockey player. She was a key member of Australia's national team, known as the Hockeyroos. Brooke was born on January 16, 1993. In 2014, she was named the "Northern Territory Sportsperson of the Year" for her amazing achievements.
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Brooke Peris's Early Life
Brooke Peris was born in Darwin, Australia. She has a famous family connection: her first cousin is Nova Peris. Nova was also a national field hockey player and later became an Australian senator.
Brooke Peris's Hockey Career
Brooke Peris began her international career in 2013. Her first big game was a test series against South Korea in Perth.
Olympic Games Appearances
Brooke proudly represented Australia at three different Summer Olympics. She competed in:
- The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
- The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
Leadership Role
From 2021 to 2024, Brooke was a co-captain of the national team. This shows how much her teammates and coaches trusted her leadership skills.
Retirement from International Hockey
On October 28, 2024, Brooke Peris announced she was retiring from international hockey. She made this announcement alongside her fellow co-captain, Jane Claxton. Brooke had a long and successful career, playing in 214 international games and scoring 40 goals for Australia.
Brooke Peris's Achievements and Medals
Brooke Peris won many medals throughout her career. She helped the Hockeyroos achieve great success in various tournaments.
- Commonwealth Games:
- She won a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- She also earned a silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.
- FIH Pro League:
- Brooke was part of the team that won silver in the first season of the 2019 Women's FIH Pro League.
- She also won a bronze medal in the 2022–23 Women's FIH Pro League.
- FIH Champions Trophy:
- She won silver medals at both the 2014 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy and the 2018 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy.
- FIH World League:
- Brooke helped her team win a silver medal at the 2012–13 Women's FIH Hockey World League.
- Oceania Cup:
- She won gold medals at the 2013 Oceania Cup, 2015 Oceania Cup, 2017 Oceania Cup, and 2023 Women's Oceania Cup.
- She also won a silver medal at the 2019 Oceania Cup.
These achievements show Brooke Peris's dedication and skill as a field hockey player.
