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Leah Wilkinson

b. 1986

Welsh field hockey player

Field hockey player
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About Leah Wilkinson

Born 1986. Leah Wilkinson is a British field hockey player.

Leah Julia Wilkinson (born 3 December 1986) is a Welsh international field hockey player who plays as a defender for Wales and Great Britain.

Biography She was born in Burton-on-Trent, England, and plays club hockey in the Women's England Hockey League Premier Division for Surbiton.

Wilkinson has also played for Holcombe and Reading.

She represented Wales at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2018 Commonwealth Games.

In 2004, she made her international debut for Wales against Ireland. She took over the captaincy of her country in 2018 and on 1 June 2019 she became not only the most capped hockey player, but most capped Welsh sportsperson.

Wilkinson made her debut for Great Britain on 1 October 2019 v India and won a bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

In 2024, she married fellow player Holly Payne and took up a coaching post at Old Georgians Hockey Club.

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Important facts

Born
3 December 1986, Burton upon Trent
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Field hockey player
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
Leah Julia Wilkinson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Leah Wilkinson?

Welsh field hockey player

When was Leah Wilkinson born?

Leah Wilkinson was born on 3 December 1986 in Burton upon Trent.

What is Leah Wilkinson's occupation?

Leah Wilkinson is a field hockey player.

What nationality is Leah Wilkinson?

Leah Wilkinson is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leah Wilkinson

· Wikidata: Q69485791

· DBpedia: Leah Wilkinson

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