About Carissa Norsten
Born 2003. Carissa Norsten is a Canadian rugby sevens player.
Carissa Norsten (born November 7, 2003) is a Canadian rugby union and rugby sevens athlete.
Career Norsten was named to Canada's 2023 Pan American Games team in October. At the games Norsten would go onto win the silver medal with the team. In July 2024, Norsten was named to Canada's 2024 Olympic team in the sevens. The team won a silver medal, coming from 0-12 behind to defeat Australia 21-12 in the semi-finals, before losing the final to New Zealand.
She got her first 15s cap on the 2nd and last game of the 2025 tour to South Africa, where she scored her first international try and was named player of the match.
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Who is Carissa Norsten?
Canadian rugby union and sevens player
When was Carissa Norsten born?
Carissa Norsten was born on 7 November 2003 in Waldheim.
What is Carissa Norsten's occupation?
Carissa Norsten is a rugby sevens player.
What nationality is Carissa Norsten?
Carissa Norsten is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carissa Norsten. https://biography.guide/carissa-norsten/
MLA: "Carissa Norsten." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carissa-norsten/.
Chicago: "Carissa Norsten." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carissa-norsten/.
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