Sandra Levy facts for kids
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| Full name | Sandra Elizabeth Levy | ||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 3 December 1965 Kingston, Jamaica |
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| 1985?-1993? | York Lions | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 1988?-1992? | Canada | ||||||||||||||||||
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Sandra Elizabeth Levy was born on December 3, 1965, in Kingston, Jamaica. She is a former field hockey player who proudly represented Canada. Sandra competed in two major international events: the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea, and the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.
In Barcelona, her team, the Canadian National Team, finished in seventh place. Four years earlier, in Seoul, they had achieved a sixth-place finish.
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Sandra Levy's University Life and Studies
Sandra Levy was a key player for the York Lions teams in Toronto. She played both field hockey and indoor hockey for her university.
She studied at York University, earning a Bachelor's degree in English in 1990. Later, in 1995, she earned a law degree (LL.B.) from Osgoode Hall Law School.
Sandra Levy's International Field Hockey Career
Sandra Levy played for Canada's national women's field hockey team for eleven years. During her time on the team, she helped them win two important medals.
- In 1991, her team won a silver medal at the 1991 Pan American Games.
- In 1987, they earned a bronze medal at the 1987 Pan American Games.
Major Tournaments Sandra Levy Played In
Sandra Levy competed in several big tournaments:
- 1987 — Champions Trophy in Amstelveen, where her team placed 4th.
- 1988 — Olympic Games in Seoul, where her team finished 6th.
- 1992 — Olympic Games in Barcelona, where her team finished 7th.
Sandra Levy's Work with the Canadian Olympic Committee
After she stopped playing field hockey professionally, Sandra Levy became very involved with the Canadian Olympic Committee. This organization helps prepare Canadian athletes for the Olympic Games.
- In 1988, she was part of the team that supported athletes at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
- She also worked on Toronto's bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games as the Director of Special Projects.
- In 2014, Sandra Levy was chosen as the Canadian Chef de Mission for the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics. This means she was the leader of the entire Canadian team at that event.
Awards and Honours for Sandra Levy
Sandra Levy has received many awards and honours for her achievements in sports and her community work:
- 1985-1989: She was named an OWIAA All-Star multiple times.
- 1986-1989: She was recognized as a CIAU All-Canadian.
- 1984-1985: Won a CIAU silver medal.
- 1986-1987: Won another CIAU silver medal.
- 1988-1989: Won a CIAU bronze medal.
- She was a CIAU Tournament All-Star four times.
- 1992-93: Named the York Lions Female Athlete of the Year.
- 2000: Received the Johnny F. Basset Award for Sporting Excellence and Community Values.
- 2003: Inducted into the York University Sport Hall of Fame.
- 2008: Received the African Canadian Achievement Award of Excellence.
