Sophie von Weiler

Sophie Pauline von Weiler (born 24 December 1958) is a retired Dutch field hockey forward, who won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1]

Sophie von Weiler
Marjolein Eijsvogel and Sophie von Weiler (right) in 1986
Personal information
Born24 December 1958 (1958-12-24) (age 65)
Den Bosch, the Netherlands
Height1.59 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
SportField hockey
ClubHMHC, Hilversum
Medal record
Representing the  Netherlands
Olympic Games
1984 Los AngelesTeam
1988 SeoulTeam
World Cup
1981 Buenos AiresTeam
1983 Kuala LumpurTeam
1986 AmstelveenTeam
Champions Trophy
1987 Amstelveen Team
European Nations Cup
1987 LondonTeam

Four years later in Seoul she captured the bronze medal with the national side. From 1978 to 1988 she played a total number of 137 international matches for Holland, in which she scored 69 goals. She retired after the 1988 Summer Olympics in South Korea.[2] In the 1990s Von Weiler had a short spell with the Dutch Women's Team, when she was manager of the national side.

References

  1. Sophie von Weiler. sports-reference.com
  2. Sophie von Weiler Archived 25 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Dutch Hockey Federation


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