Tanya Harding facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Women's Softball | ||
Representing  Australia |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Bronze | 1996 Atlanta | Team |
| Bronze | 2000 Sydney | Team |
| Silver | 2004 Athens | Team |
| Bronze | 2008 Beijing | Team |
Tanya Victoria Harding was born on January 23, 1972, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She is a famous Australian softball player. Tanya played for Australia in four Summer Olympics in a row, starting in 1996. She won three bronze medals (in 1996, 2000, and 2008). She also earned one silver medal in 2004.
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Tanya's Softball Journey
A Top Pitcher
For more than ten years, Tanya was known as one of the top five pitchers in the world. She was a very strong player from Queensland, Australia.
College Softball in the USA
In 1995, Tanya went to UCLA in the United States for a short time. She joined the UCLA softball team. That year, her team won the NCAA women's softball championships. Tanya was even named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament.
After UCLA won the national championship, Tanya returned to Australia. She did not finish her final exams or earn a college degree from UCLA.
Hall of Fame Recognition
In 2022, Tanya Harding was honored for her amazing career. She was added to the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. This is a special award for great Australian athletes.
