About Shona McCallin
Born 1992. Shona McCallin is a British field hockey player.
Shona McCallin (born 18 May 1992), is an English former international field hockey player who played as a midfielder for England and Great Britain. She was an Olympic gold medalist at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
McCallin began playing hockey in Newark at the age of six. She then progressed through Nottinghamshire county ranks, regional and England U16, U18 and U21 squads, the last of which she captained at the Junior World Cup. She moved to Tilburg, Netherlands to pursue further hockey opportunities, and spent almost four years in the country, gaining a university degree in international business and also becoming fluent in Dutch.
Upon return she was selected for the centralised Great Britain training programme at Bisham Abbey. She was selected for the Rio 2016 Olympic squad and helped them to win the gold medal. On 17 October 2023, she announced her retirement from international hockey.
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Who is Shona McCallin?
British field hockey player (1992-)
When was Shona McCallin born?
Shona McCallin was born on 18 May 1992 in Newark-on-Trent.
What is Shona McCallin's occupation?
Shona McCallin is a field hockey player.
What nationality is Shona McCallin?
Shona McCallin is British.
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