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Marcelle Keet
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Birth name Marcelle Keet
Born (1984-10-25) 25 October 1984 (age 40)
Height 169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight 62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
Country  South Africa
Sport field hockey
water polo
Medal record
Africa Cup of Nations
Gold 2013 Nairobi
Updated on 15 September 2015.

Marcelle Keet, born on October 25, 1984, is a talented former athlete from South Africa. She played two different sports at a high level: water polo and field hockey.

About Marcelle Keet and Her Family

Marcelle Keet grew up in a family of athletes. Her older sister, Lee-Anne Keet, was also a skilled water polo player who represented South Africa. Marcelle went to school at the Clarendon High School for Girls in East London, South Africa. Her father, Russell Keet, was also a sportsperson, known for his canoeing skills.

Marcelle Keet's Sports Career

Marcelle Keet showed great talent in both field hockey and water polo, playing for the South African national teams in both sports.

Field Hockey Achievements

Marcelle was an important player for the South African field hockey team.

  • In 2010, she played at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. Her team finished in 4th place.
  • She also took part in the 2010 Women's Hockey World Cup that same year, where the team finished 10th.
  • Marcelle continued to represent her country at the 2014 Women's Hockey World Cup, where the South African team achieved a 9th-place finish.

Water Polo Achievements

Besides field hockey, Marcelle Keet was also a strong water polo player.

  • She was part of the South African water polo team at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona, Spain. Her sister, Lee-Anne Keet, was also on this team. They finished 15th in the tournament.
  • Marcelle also competed in the 2017 World Aquatics Championships.

More Information

  • South Africa at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships

External Links

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  • Marcelle Keet's profile at d2010results
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