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Kelli James

b. 1970

American field hockey player

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About Kelli James

Born 1970. Kelli James is an American field hockey player.

Kelli L. James (born March 16, 1970) is a former field hockey striker from the United States, who earned a total number of 144 caps for the Women's National Team. The former student of the Old Dominion University tied for team scoring lead at the 1999 Pan American Games with 3 goals, and scored four goals in a single match in 4–0 win over China at the 1998 World Cup in Utrecht, Netherlands. She won a bronze medal at the 1995 Pan American Games.

Life James grew up in Medford, New Jersey and attended Bishop Eustace Preparatory School.

College In 1993, while at Old Dominion, James won the Honda Award (now the Honda Sports Award) as the nation's best field hockey player.

International senior tournaments 1991 – Pan American Games, Havana, Cuba (3rd) 1994 – World Cup, Dublin, Ireland (3rd) 1995 – Pan American Games, Mar del Plata, Argentina (2nd) 1995 – Champions Trophy, Mar del Plata, Argentina (3rd) 1996 – Summer Olympics, Atlanta, USA (5th) 1997 – Champions Trophy, Berlin, Germany (6th) 1998 – World Cup, Utrecht, The Netherlands (8th) 1999 – Pan American Games, Winnipeg, Canada (2nd) 2000 – Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Milton Keynes, England (6th)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Old Dominion University, Bishop Eustace Preparatory School
Awards
Honda Sports Award for Field Hockey

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Kelli James's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kelli James?

American field hockey player

When was Kelli James born?

Kelli James was born on 16 March 1970.

What is Kelli James's occupation?

Kelli James is a field hockey player.

What nationality is Kelli James?

Kelli James is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kelli James

· Wikidata: Q6385765

· DBpedia: Kelli James

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