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Lisa Powell

b. 1970

Field hockey player

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About Lisa Powell

Born 1970. Lisa Powell is an Australian field hockey player.

Lisa Josephine Carruthers (née Powell) (born 8 July 1970 in Sydney) is a former field hockey forward, who was a member of the Australian Women's Hockey Team, best known as the Hockeyroos, that won the gold medal at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics. She is currently a senior hockey coach at Melbourne High School.

Powell was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 1997 Australia Day Honours and the Australian Sports Medal in June 2000.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
ACT Academy of Sport
Awards
Medal of the Order of Australia; Australian Sports Medal; Centenary Medal
Also known as
Lisa Josephine Carruthers

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Lisa Powell?

field hockey player

When was Lisa Powell born?

Lisa Powell was born on 8 July 1970 in Sydney.

What is Lisa Powell's occupation?

Lisa Powell is a field hockey player.

What nationality is Lisa Powell?

Lisa Powell is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lisa Powell

· Wikidata: Q3242387

· DBpedia: Lisa Powell

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