| Personal information | |
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| Born | 19 February 1959 [1] Sydney, New South Wales |
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| Country |  Australia |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
Wendy Laidlaw (born 19 February 1959) is a former Australian women's basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 February 1959 [1] Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
Wendy Laidlaw (born 19 February 1959) is a former Australian women's basketball player.
Laidlaw played for the national team between 1981 and 1984, competing at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. [1] When Australia was informed they would attend the 1984 Olympics, Laidlaw stated, "I’m so happy. I haven’t been able to sleep since we’ve been home, just hoping Cuba would withdraw...Now we’re in the Games, it is out of this world." [2] Laidlaw also represented Australia at one World Championship; 1983 held in the Brazil. [3]
In the domestic Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) Laidlaw played for Sutherland Sharks and Wollongong Hawks. [2] [4] Laidlaw is the daughter of David Anderson, who participated in the 1952 and 1956 Olympic Games for Australia in the Eights Rowing Crew. [5]
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