Laurien Leurink
Dutch field hockey midfielder
Born
November 13th, 1994
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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Became a prominent midfielder in field hockey, contributing significantly to the Dutch national team's successes. Achieved notable recognition during participation in major international tournaments, including the 2018 FIH Hockey World Cup where the team secured a gold medal. Played for club teams in the Netherlands, further enhancing skills and competitiveness within the sport. Continues to be involved in field hockey at various levels.
Won gold at the 2018 FIH Hockey World Cup
Competed in the EuroHockey Championships
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