Caroline Nichols

Caroline Nichols
Personal information
Born (1984-12-15) December 15, 1984
Hamilton, Bermuda
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg)

Caroline Nichols (born December 15, 1984) is an American field hockey player.[1] She is a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for Women’s Field Hockey and the 2012 US Olympic team.

Early life and education

Nichols was born in Hamilton, Bermuda.[1] She grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, playing both soccer and field hockey in school. She dropped soccer to concentrate on hockey before graduating from Salem High School in 2003.[2] She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2007, with a major in physical education.[3]

Amateur athletic career

Nichols played varsity field hockey on the Lady Monarchs for four years at Old Dominion University. She was an Academic All-American and First String All-American and a member of the Colonial Athletic Association championship team in 2005.[3]

On June 23, 2008, USA Field Hockey nominated Nichols to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for Women’s Field Hockey.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Caroline Nichols". London2012.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2013.
  2. ↑ Friedman, Vicki (July 1, 2008). "Two sets of goals, maybe, but one Olympic dream". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved July 1, 2008.
  3. 1 2 Old Dominioin Athletics, Caroline Nichols profile Archived January 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine., accessed July 1, 2008
  4. ↑ "USA Field Hockey Announce 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for Women's Field Hockey". USA Field Hockey. June 23, 2008. Retrieved July 1, 2008.
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