About Sylvia Karres
Born 1976. Sylvia Karres is a Dutch field hockey player.
Sylvia Jeanne Alice Karres (born 8 November 1976 in Leiderdorp) is a retired Dutch field hockey player who played as an attacker for Dutch club Amsterdam and the Netherlands national team.
Karres was a member of the Dutch squad that won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. She was also part of the Dutch squad that became world champions at the 2006 Women's Hockey World Cup, where she was the top goal scorer of the tournament with 6 goals.
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Who is Sylvia Karres?
field hockey player
When was Sylvia Karres born?
Sylvia Karres was born on 8 November 1976 in Leiderdorp.
What is Sylvia Karres's occupation?
Sylvia Karres is a field hockey player.
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Sylvia Karres is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sylvia Karres. https://biography.guide/sylvia-karres/
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