Joanne Fa'avesi
American rugby union player (born 1992)
About Joanne Fa'avesi
Born 1992. Joanne Fa'avesi is an American rugby union player and rugby sevens player.
Joanne "Nana" Fa'avesi (born February 5, 1992) is an American rugby sevens player. She won a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games as a member of the United States women's national rugby sevens team.
Early life Fa'avesi grew up in Sacramento and is the youngest of seven children. She is of Tongan descent. She went on to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
She was selected to represent the United States at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. In 2023, she took home a gold medal after the Eagles women's sevens side won the Pan American Games.
She was named in the Eagles XVs side on July 17 to the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Who is Joanne Fa'avesi?
American rugby union player (born 1992)
When was Joanne Fa'avesi born?
Joanne Fa'avesi was born on 5 February 1992 in Salinas.
What is Joanne Fa'avesi's occupation?
Joanne Fa'avesi is a rugby union player and rugby sevens player.
What nationality is Joanne Fa'avesi?
Joanne Fa'avesi is American.
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