Isobel Thomson

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Isobel Thomson
Personal information
Born (1954-09-18) 18 September 1954 (age 69)
Ranfurly, New Zealand [1]
Senior career
YearsTeam
Woolston
National team
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1983–1986 New Zealand

Isobel Rowena Thomson (born 18 September 1954) [1] is a former New Zealand women's field hockey international. She represented New Zealand at the 1983 and 1986 Women's Hockey World Cups and the 1984 Summer Olympics.

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Early years and family

Thomson is daughter of Chap and Donella Hore. She was one of four children and was raised on the family farm in Maniototo. She is the aunt of Charlie Hore and Andrew Hore, who both played rugby union for Otago. Andrew Hore was also a former New Zealand rugby union international. [2] [3] [4]

Playing career

Clubs

Thomson played for Woolston Hockey Club, based in Woolston, Christchurch. [5]

New Zealand

TournamentsPlace
1983 Women's Hockey World Cup [6] 7th
1984 Summer Olympics [1] [7] 6th
1986 Women's Hockey World Cup [6] 4th



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