Marilyn Agliotti Explained

Birth Date:1979 6, df=yes
Birth Place:Boksburg, South Africa
Weight:61kg (134lb)
Sport:Hockey
Turnedpro:1998
Updated:30 July 2012

Marilyn Agliotti (born 23 June 1979 in Boksburg, South Africa) is a field hockey player from the Netherlands,[1] having previously represented South Africa.[2] After her move to the Netherlands and award of a Dutch passport, she represented the Dutch national team.

She was selected for the 2007 European Championships in Manchester where the Dutch won the silver medal. They won the bronze medal at the 2008 Champions Trophy in Mönchengladbach. She was a member of the Dutch team that qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and won the gold medal.[1] She was also a member of the Dutch team that won the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[3]

Agliotti ended her international career in November 2012 but continued to train with local team Oranje Zwart.[4] Tribute was given to her at the 2013 Rabobank Hockey World League championships.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Athlete biography: Marilyn Agliotti . https://web.archive.org/web/20080812013554/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Athlete/7/218097.shtml . 12 August 2008 . beijing2008.cn . 17 May 2022.
  2. Web site: Player Agliotti Marilyn (RSA) . International Hockey Federation . 2022 . 17 May 2022.
  3. Web site: London 2012 hockey women - Olympic Hockey. 7 March 2019. International Olympic Committee.
  4. Web site: Hockeyster Marilyn Agliotti zoekt naar balans na afscheid . Hockey star Marilyn Agliotti seeks balance after departure . WomenOn . 27 December 2012 . nl . 17 May 2022.