Sixsmith, Jane (1967–)

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Sixsmith, Jane (1967–)

English field-hockey player. Born Sept 1967 in Sutton Coldfield, England.

At Barcelona Olympics, won a bronze medal in team competition (1992); over course of career, scored over 100 goals and won 165 caps for England and 158 for Great Britain; was the only British female hockey player to appear at 4 Olympics, including Sydney in 2000. Awarded an MBE.

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