Powell, Lisa (1970–)
Powell, Lisa (1970–)
Australian field-hockey player. Name variations: Lisa Carruthers. Born Lisa Josephine Powell, July 8, 1970, in Sydney, NSW, Australia; moved to Canberra at age 2.
Forward, won team gold medals at Atlanta Olympics (1996) and Sydney Olympics (2000).
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