Olympic hockey champion Danson-Bennett retires
By AFP
February 21, 2020
LONDON: Great Britain women’s field hockey captain Alex Danson-Bennett announced her retirement from the sport on Thursday following a freak injury.
The 34-year-old was a member of the British team that won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics where she was the joint top-scorer. But she has not played since suffering a blow to her head 18 months ago. Danson-Bennett is Great Britain and England women’s all-time joint leading scorer with 115 goals in 306 appearances.
-
Princess Eugenie Breaks Cover Amid Explosive Family Scandal -
Will Kate And Anthony Have 'Bridgerton' Spin Off? Revealed -
Schoolgirl Eaten Alive By Pigs After Brutal Assault By Farmworker -
King Charles’ Statement About Epstein Carries A Secret Meaning: Here’s Why It Can Be An Invite To Police -
Demi Lovato Delivers Heartbreaking Message To Fans About Her Concerts -
Sweden's Princess Sofia Explains Why She Was Named In Epstein Files -
Activist Shocks Fellow Conservatives: 'Bad Bunny Is Winner' -
Noel Gallagher Challenges Critics Of Award Win To Face Him In Person -
Minnesota Man Charged After $350m IRS Tax Scam Exposed -
Meghan Markle 'terrified' Over Possible UK Return -
Did Opiate Restrictions Lead To Blake Garrett's Death? -
Royal Expert Reflects On Princess Eugenie, Beatrice 'priorities' Amid Strained Relationship With Sarah, Andrew -
Prince William's 'concerning' Statement About Andrew Is Not Enough? -
50 Cent Gets Called Out Over Using Slur For Cardi B -
Scientists Discover Rare Form Of 'magnets' That Might Surprise You -
Nancy Guthrie’s Kidnapper Will Be Caught Soon: Here’s Why