Angela Marino

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Angela Marino
Personal information
Born (1986-02-03) 3 February 1986 (age 38)
Auckland, New Zealand
Listed height166 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Career information
Playing career2004–2015
Position Guard
Career history
2004–2006 Canberra Capitals
2006–2007 Perth Lynx
2007–2015 Adelaide Lightning
Career highlights and awards
Marino on 9th november 2012 against Adelaide Lightning Norwood and Marino.jpg
Marino on 9th november 2012 against Adelaide Lightning

Angela Marino (born 3 February 1986) is a New Zealand former professional basketball player. She represented the Canberra Capitals, Perth Lynx and Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL), winning two WNBL championships in 2006 and 2008.

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Early life

Marino was born in Waiuku to Italian parents before moving to Australia as an infant. [1] She grew up playing for Whyalla Steelers and Sturt Sabres in South Australia. [2]

National team career

Marino represented the New Zealand Tall Ferns at the 2004 Athens Olympics [3] and 2008 Beijing Olympics. [4]

Personal life

Marino is a dual passport holder with Italy, New Zealand and Australia. [2]

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References

  1. "Angela Marino". Basketball New Zealand. Archived from the original on 26 June 2007.
  2. 1 2 "Angela Marino". Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
  3. Marino bound for Olympics Archived 8 August 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Tall Ferns Named for Beijing