Anita McLaren

New Zealand Olympian: 1197

commonwealth games

Medals

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Biography

Anita McLaren is a member of the New Zealand hockey squad which won gold at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

McLaren is one of the fastest players in the world and has competed in three Commonwealth Games campaigns winning silver at Delhi 2010 and bronze at Glasgow 2014. She has also competed at the Rio 2016 and London 2012 Olympic Games.

McLaren’s speed and skill can see her dominate opposition defenders while she is also a lethal drag flicker from penalty corners. She is the leading women's goal scorer of all-time.

athlete

Fast facts

Sport
Hockey
Birth place
Nelson
Born
1987
Height
163cm

Olympic Summer GamesRio 2016

Hockey(Hockey - Women)

  • Performance: 1-2
  • Result: Loss
  • Placed: 4 of 12

Commonwealth GamesGlasgow 2014

Hockey(Hockey - Women)

  • Performance: 5-2
  • Result: Win
  • Placed: 3 of 10
  • HT: 2-1, FT: 5-2

Olympic Summer GamesLondon 2012

Hockey(Hockey - Women)

  • Performance: 1 - 3
  • Result: Loss
  • Placed: 4 of 12

Commonwealth GamesDelhi 2010

Hockey(Hockey - Women)

  • Performance: 2-2 (PS2-4)
  • Result: Loss
  • Placed: 2 of 10