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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