Jiske Snoeks

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Jiske Snoeks
Jiske Snoeks hockeyspeler in 2003.jpg
2008
Personal information
Born (1978-05-19) 19 May 1978 (age 46)
Haarlem, North Holland
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing the Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2004 Athens Team competition
European Championship
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Manchester Team competition
Champions Trophy
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2005 Canberra Team competition
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 Quilmes Team competition
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2003 Sydney Team competition

Jiske Snoeks (born 19 May 1978 in Haarlem, North Holland) is a Dutch field hockey player who plays as an attacker for Dutch club Amsterdam. She also plays for the Netherlands national team.

Snoeks was a member of the Dutch squad that won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. She was also part of the Dutch squad that became world champions at the 2006 Women's Hockey World Cup and which won the 2007 Champions Trophy.

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