About Marina van der Merwe
Born 1937. Marina van der Merwe is a South African field hockey player.
Marina van der Merwe (born February 7, 1937) is a former field hockey coach, who was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Coaching career She was the head coach of the Canada women's national field hockey team from 1976 to 1995. During her time as coach, the team qualified for every major international games. Her teams medal-led at the World Cups in 1983 (silver) and in 1986, and bronze at the Pan Am Games in 1987.
van der Merwe coached the York Lions from 1971 to 1999. During this time, the Lions won six silver and two bronze medals in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport competition, and seven Ontario University Athletics championships. 1999, Canadian Interuniversity Sport Field Hockey Coach of the Year award 2004, York Lions Hall of Fame inductee 2014, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame inductee
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Who is Marina van der Merwe?
Canadian field hockey coach
When was Marina van der Merwe born?
Marina van der Merwe was born on 7 February 1937 in Cape Town.
What is Marina van der Merwe's occupation?
Marina van der Merwe is a field hockey player.
What nationality is Marina van der Merwe?
Marina van der Merwe is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marina van der Merwe. https://biography.guide/marina-van-der-merwe/
MLA: "Marina van der Merwe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marina-van-der-merwe/.
Chicago: "Marina van der Merwe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marina-van-der-merwe/.
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