Tarryn Bright

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Tarryn Bright (born 26 April 1983) is a South African field hockey player who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. [1] She was named South Africa Hockey Women's player of the year 2007 and 2011 [2] and best Interprovincial Player during a South African hockey carnival in 2014.

Whilst injured in the 2017/18 season she was sidelined from the prestigious Suburban Lions Hockey Club (previously Riverside Lions). Bright's presence in the striker line in the club's 2nd side ensured her a top 3 spot coming into round 14. Bright also has a vital contribution in helping to coach the highly successful Lions men’s masters side with a strong showing in finals for the last six years resulting in four grand final appearances and two premierships.

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tarryn Bright". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  2. "Glasgow 2014 - Tarryn Bright Profile". g2014results.thecgf.com. Retrieved 6 June 2015.