| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Katrina Boyd | ||
| Date of birth | 12 December 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Australia | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–2000 | Australia | 28 | |
Katrina Boyd (born 12 December 1971) [1] is an Australian retired soccer player. She previously played for the Australia women's national soccer team. [2] Boyd retired from professional football in 2005. [3]
Boyd posed nude with some of her teammates in the controversial "The Matildas: the new fashion in football: 2000 Olympic year calendar" in an effort to increase visibility of the team and raise money for their Olympic Games preparation. [4] [5] Of her experience, Boyd said, "I think it's art. If people want to call it porn, that's their problem. No one could make me feel low or sleazy about this. I feel strong and confident with what I have done with my body." [6] A royalty from the sale of each calendar was used to support the team's 2000 Olympic Games preparation. [7]
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