Wendy Laidlaw
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Wendy Laidlaw (born 19 February 1959) is a former Australian women's basketball player.
Biography
Laidlaw played for the national team between 1981 and 1984, competing at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.[1] When Australia was informed they would attend the 1984 Olympics, Laidlaw stated, "I’m so happy. I haven’t been able to sleep since we’ve been home, just hoping Cuba would withdraw...Now we’re in the Games, it is out of this world."[2] Laidlaw also represented Australia at one World Championship; 1983 held in the Brazil.[3]
In the domestic Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) Laidlaw played for Sutherland Sharks and Wollongong Hawks.[2][4] Laidlaw is the daughter of David Anderson, who participated in the 1952 and 1956 Olympic Games for Australia in the Eights Rowing Crew.[5]
References
- 1 2 Wendy Laidlaw. Sports Reference LLC. Women's Basketball. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
- 1 2 Back in the Day: Late Autumn 1984. Basketball Australia: News (May 18, 2012). Retrieved 2012-09-08.
- ↑ FIBA Archive. Player Search: Wendy Laidlaw. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
- ↑ Women's National Basketball League. Player Directory: Wendy Laidlaw. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
- ↑ ANDERSON, David and LAIDLAW, Wendy. National Library of Australia. Retrieved 2012-09-08.