Silvia Muñoz facts for kids
Muñoz in 2011
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Silvia Muñoz Escudé, born on September 18, 1979, is a talented field hockey player from Spain. She was born in Terrassa, a city in Catalonia. Silvia played as a midfielder and striker, which means she helped both defend and score goals for her team.
Playing for Spain
Silvia Muñoz was a very important player for the Spanish national team. She proudly represented her country in three Olympic Games in a row: in 2000, 2004, and 2008. Playing in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete!
Captain and World Cup
Silvia also had the honor of being the captain of the Spanish team. As captain, she led her teammates in big competitions. One of these was the 2006 Women's Hockey World Cup, which took place in Madrid, Spain. Her team played very well and finished in fourth place. They were very close to winning a bronze medal but unfortunately, Silvia got an injury. This meant she could not play in the match for the bronze medal against Argentina. Even so, finishing fourth in a World Cup is a fantastic result!
