Leah Wilkinson

Leah Julia Wilkinson (born 3 December 1986) is a Welsh international field hockey player who plays as a defender for Wales and Great Britain.

Leah Wilkinson
Personal information
Born (1986-12-03) 3 December 1986
Burton-on-Trent, England
Height 169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight 63 kg (139 lb)
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Surbiton
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004– Wales 172 (23)
2019– Great Britain 21 (0)
Medal record
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2020 TokyoTeam
Last updated on: 9 January 2022

She was born in Burton-on-Trent, England, and plays club hockey in the Women's England Hockey League Premier Division for Surbiton.[1]

Wilkinson has also played for Holcombe and Reading.

She represented Wales at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2018 Commonwealth Games.

In 2004, she made her international debut for Wales against Ireland. She took over the captaincy of her country in 2018 and on 1 June 2019 she became not only the most capped hockey player, but most capped Welsh sportsperson.[2]

Wilkinson made her debut for Great Britain on 1 October 2019 v India and won a bronze medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

References
  1. "Olympic Bronze Medalist Leah Wilkinson Joins Ladies 1s | Surbiton Hockey Club".
  2. "Hockey: Leah Wilkinson Leaving Her Own Mark In Welsh Sporting History". Dai Sport. 30 May 2019.


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