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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
18 September 1954 Ranfurly, New Zealand[1] | ||
| Senior career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| Woolston | |||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1983–1986 | New Zealand | ||
Early years and family edit
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 edit
Clubs edit
Thomson played for Woolston Hockey Club, based in Woolston, Christchurch.[5]
New Zealand edit
| Tournaments | Place |
|---|---|
| 1983 Women's Hockey World Cup[6] | 7th |
| 1984 Summer Olympics[1][7] | 6th |
| 1986 Women's Hockey World Cup[6] | 4th |
References edit
- ^ a b c "Isobel Thompson". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "The Last Word: Of Lorde..." www.odt.co.nz. 1 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Matriarch marks ninetieth birthday". www.odt.co.nz. 5 January 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ "McGlashan first five carrying on a family legacy". www.odt.co.nz. 8 September 2022. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ^ "Club History". avonhockey.co.nz. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Isobel Thomson". www.fih.hockey. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
- ^ "Isobel Thomson". www.olympic.org.nz. Retrieved 27 February 2024.