Helen Clarke
Helen Clarke
MNZM| Personal information |
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| Birth name |
Helen Margaret Shearer |
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| Nationality |
 New Zealand |
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| Born |
(1971-04-16) 16 April 1971
Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Occupation |
School teacher |
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| Years active |
1991–2004 |
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Helen Margaret Clarke MNZM (née Shearer, born 16 April 1971) is a former field hockey goalkeeper and captain for New Zealand, who competed in three Summer Olympics: 1992, 2000 and 2004.[1]
Clarke earned a record 166 caps for her country[2] and was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2005 New Year Honours for services to hockey.[3] She was also a member of the New Zealand team at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, where she won a bronze medal, the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester,[1] and two World Cups.[4] She retired from the sport after the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.[2] She has taught physical education and English at Mt Roskill Grammar School in Auckland, New Zealand.
References
- 1 2 "Helen Clarke". New Zealand Olympic Committee. 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- 1 2 "Goalie retires on loss". The Press. 27 August 2004. p. 7.
- ↑ "New Year honours list 2005". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 31 December 2004. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ↑ "Clarke won't be back after her pregnant pause". Sunday Star Times. 16 October 2005. p. 10.
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