2012 London Olympian Fiona Boyce has retired from international duties at the age of 25, electing to focus her energy and time on a legal career at Herbert Smith Freehills.
The Perth born athlete has represented the Hockeyroos internationally on 100 occasions. She debuted on home soil on the 7th of July 2009 in a test match against Germany and scored her first international goal against Great Britain in June 2010.
Fiona made the hard call on Friday 15 March 2013 after training, saying “I no longer feel that I am able to fully commit to the program requirements and make the sacrifices that I believe each athlete needs to make for the continued improvement and success of the Hockeyroos.”
“I would like to thank my teammates, the coaching staff, Hockey Australia, WAIS, my family, fiancé and friends for their incredible support. In particular, I would like to thank my parents and brothers. I would not be the player or person I am without their love and support.”
Fiona’s coach for the majority of her career, Adam Commens says “Fiona is a player that put an enormous amount of effort into training and playing at the top level, and her professionalism was something that provided an example to the rest of the playing group.”
Commens praised her commitment and dedication to playing elite hockey – “her work ethic and discipline meant she gave herself the best opportunity to get the most out of her ability.” “We wish Fi all the best in her future endeavours and hope that she is as successful in her work career as she was for the Hockeyroos.”
Major Achievements
- Represented the Hockeyroos at the 2009 Champions Trophy in Sydney where she won a silver medal;
- Represented the Hockeyroos at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, bringing home the gold medal;
- Represented the Hockeyroos at the London 2012 Olympic Games, finishing 5th.
In 2011, Fiona Graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Law/Commerce.
Hockey Australia and supporters wish Fiona all the best in her career.
Source: Hockey Australia, author Josh Givoni
