About Renita Farrell
Born 1972. Renita Farrell is an Australian field hockey player.
Renita Maree Farrell-Garard (born 30 May 1972) is a former field hockey player from Australia, who was a member of the Australian Women's Hockey Team, best known as the Hockeyroos, that won the gold medals at the 1996 and the 2000 Summer Olympics. She made her international debut in 1994, and co-captained the winning Atlanta side.
She is married to Gerry Garard, father of Brendan Garard, a field hockey player who claimed the bronze medal at the men's competition in Atlanta, Georgia.
Farrell 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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Who is Renita Farrell?
Australian field hockey player
When was Renita Farrell born?
Renita Farrell was born on 30 May 1972 in Townsville.
What is Renita Farrell's occupation?
Renita Farrell is a field hockey player.
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Renita Farrell is Australian.
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