Kirsten Pearce
Kirsten Pearce (born 10 April 1991) is a New Zealand field hockey player who has represented her country.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Born | 10 April 1991 Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Field hockey |
Medal record | |
Personal life
Pearce was born in Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa before moving to New Zealand.[1] She grew up on Auckland's North Shore in New Zealand, before shifting with her family to Australia at a young age. She has dual New Zealand and Australian citizenship.[2]
Playing career
Pearce was an Australian under-21 international before joining the New Zealand side in 2015.[2]
She competed in the 2014–15 Women's FIH Hockey World League Semifinals and Final and represented New Zealand at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[3]
References
- "Kirsten Pearce". New Zealand Olympic Committee. 9 February 2016.
- "Australian striker Pearce called up by Black Sticks". Stuff.co.nz.
- "PEARCE Kirsten". Rio2016.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016.
External links
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