Sarah Nurse
Ice Hockey Player, Olympic Gold Medalist
Born
January 4th, 1995
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A Canadian ice hockey player competed internationally for the national team. Achieved significant success, earning a gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Played in the 2018 Winter Olympics, winning a silver medal. Demonstrated strong performance in various tournaments and leagues, contributing to the growth of women's ice hockey.
Gold medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics
Silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics
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