Nicola White facts for kids
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White at Our Greatest Team Parade in 2012
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| Born | 20 January 1988 Shaw and Crompton, Greater Manchester, England |
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| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nicola White is a famous English field hockey player. She was born on January 20, 1988. Nicola plays as a forward for both the England and Great Britain national teams.
She is well-known for her amazing achievements in hockey. Nicola won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. She also earned a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Nicola started playing for England in May 2009. Since then, she has won many other medals. These include silver at the Champions Trophy and bronze medals at the World Cup, Commonwealth Games, and European Championships.
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Early Life and Hockey Start
Nicola White grew up in Shaw and Crompton, England. She started playing hockey when she was just 7 years old. This was at her school, and she quickly joined a club called Saddleworth HC.
She attended Oldham Hulme Grammar School for both her primary and secondary education. Nicola also studied Sports Science at Loughborough College. She finished her degree in 2013. In 2018, she received a special honorary degree from Loughborough University.
Club Hockey Career
Nicola White has played for several hockey clubs. She spent many successful years playing for Holcombe Hockey Club. Later, for the 2020-21 season, she joined Hampstead & Westminster. This club plays in the top division of the Women's England Hockey League.
International Achievements
Nicola White has had a brilliant international career. She has represented both England and Great Britain in major tournaments.
Olympic Games Medals
- Gold Medal: 2016 Rio de Janeiro (Team)
- Bronze Medal: 2012 London (Team)
Other Major Medals
- Champions Trophy:
- Silver: 2012 Rosario
- Bronze: 2010 Nottingham
- Commonwealth Games:
- Silver: 2014 Glasgow (Team)
- Bronze: 2010 Delhi (Team)
- World Cup:
- Bronze: 2010 Rosario
- European Championship:
- Gold: 2015 London
- Silver: 2013 Boom
- Bronze: 2009 Amstelveen
- Bronze: 2011 Monchengladbach
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