Weekes, Liz (1971–)
Weekes, Liz (1971–)
Australian water-polo player. Born Elizabeth Weekes, Sept 22, 1971, in Sydney, NSW, Australia; attended University of Sydney.
Goalkeeper, won team gold at World Cup (1995); won a team gold medal at Sydney Olympics (2000).
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