Laura Hodges

Australian basketball player, Opals member

Laura Hodges - Australian basketball player, Opals member
Born

December 13th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played professional basketball in Australia and internationally. Competed for the Australian national team, the Opals, participating in multiple FIBA World Championships and Olympic Games. Played for club teams including the Australian WNBL teams and earned recognition for contributions to the sport.

Competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Represented Australia in the 2010 FIBA World Championship

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