Sarah Nurse

Ice Hockey Player, Olympic Gold Medalist

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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