NZEDGE  >  News  >  Sport  >  Mandy Smith: Hockey’s Answer to Anna Kournikova
Mandy Smith: Hockey’s Answer to Anna Kournikova

Mandy Smith: Hockey’s Answer to Anna Kournikova

In an article deploring the emphasis on sex over substance in the sporting press, the Irish Times compares New Zealand hockey’s Mandy Smith to Anna Kournikova. This, following a 3-0 drubbing of World and Olympic champions Australia. Will the Kiwis be too hot for Sydney?

Tags: Anna Kournikova  Hockey  Irish Times (The)  Mandy Smith  New Zealand  Sydney  The Olympics  

Show Comments

More from Sport
Dunedin Swimmer Erika Fairweather Wins in Doha

Watersports

Dunedin Swimmer Erika Fairweather Wins in Doha

Erika Fairweather has won her maiden swimming world championship title with victory in the women’s 400m freestyle final in Doha. The 20-year-old from Dunedin is the first New Zealander to win…

One Point Closer to Hall of Fame for Lydia Ko
Joe Schmidt New Wallabies Coach
Finn Allen Slams Record-Equalling 16 Sixes
Warren Gatland Embodies a Great Coach

Other Stories