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Kayla Whitelock
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Whitelock in 2020
Personal information
Birth name	Kayla Marie Sharland
Born	(1986-10-30) 30 October 1986 (age 38) Palmerston North, New Zealand
Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 508: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). Script error: The function "getImageLegend" does not exist. Field hockey career Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) Weight 72 kg (159 lb) Playing position Midfield Senior career Years Team Apps (Gls) Central Mysticks National team Years Team Apps (Gls) 2003– New Zealand 213 (52) Last updated on: 24 April 2014 (national)
Medal record Women's field hockey Representing  New Zealand Commonwealth Games Silver 2010 Delhi Team Bronze 2014 Glasgow Team Champions Trophy Bronze 2011 Amstelveen Champions Challenge Gold 2005 Virginia Beach Gold 2009 Cape Town

Kayla Marie Whitelock (born 30 October 1985) is a famous field hockey player from New Zealand. Her maiden name was Sharland. She was even the captain of the New Zealand women's national field hockey team. This team is often called the Black Sticks Women.

Kayla has played in many big international games. She competed in four Olympic Games (in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016). She also played in three Commonwealth Games (2006, 2010, and 2014). She took part in two Hockey World Cups (2010 and 2014). In 2010, she was named to the FIH's All-Star Team. She was also named Hockey New Zealand's player of the year in 2012.

About Kayla Whitelock

Kayla Whitelock was born in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Her family has roots in the Rangitāne people. In December 2013, Kayla married George Whitelock. He is a rugby player for the Crusaders team.

Kayla started playing hockey when she was seven years old. Her school only offered hockey, even though she preferred netball at the time.

In 2020, Kayla Whitelock received a special award. She was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. This award was for her great contributions to hockey.

Her Amazing Hockey Career

Kayla Whitelock has had a long and successful career playing for New Zealand. She started playing for the national team in 2003. She played in many important tournaments around the world.

Key Competitions

• 2003 – Champions Challenge, Catania.
• 2004 – Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Auckland.
• 2004 – Olympic Games, Athens.
• 2004 – Champions Trophy, Rosario.
• 2005 – Champions Challenge, Virginia Beach.
• 2006 – Commonwealth Games, Melbourne.
• 2006 – World Cup Qualifier, Rome.
• 2008 – Olympic Games, Beijing.

Kayla's dedication and skill made her a key player for the Black Sticks Women for many years.