Leah Crouse (/ˈlə ˈkrs/ LEEKROWSS; born February 22, 2000)[1][2] is an American field hockey player, who plays as a midfielder and forward.[3]

Leah Crouse
Personal information
Born (2000-02-22) February 22, 2000 (age 24)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Playing position Forward
National team
Years Team Caps Goals
2021–2022 United States U–22 10 (0)
2022– United States 29 (3)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing United States United States
FIH Olympic Qualifiers
Silver medal – second place 2024 Ranchi Team
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2023 Santiago Team
Pan American Junior Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Santiago Team

Personal life

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Leah Crouse was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia.[4][3]

Crouse is a student of the University of Maryland.[4]

Career

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Under–22

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Crouse made her debut for the United States U–22 side at the 2021 Pan American Junior Championship in Santiago, where she won a bronze medal.[5]

She also represented the team at the 2022 FIH Junior World Cup in Potchefstroom.[6]

Senior national team

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Crouse made her senior international debut in 2022 during season three of the FIH Pro League.[6]

In 2023, Crouse won her first medal with the national team, taking home silver at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago.[7][8][9]

She has been named in the squad for the 2024 FIH Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "CROUSE Leah". Paris 2024 Olympics. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "Team Details – United States". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "LEAH CROUSE". teamusa.com. Team USA. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "9 – LEAH CROUSE". umterps.com. University of Maryland. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  5. ^ "Chile Men and Canada Women Junior Pan American Champions". panamhockey.org. Pan American Hockey Federation. August 28, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c "CROUSE Leah". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  7. ^ "CROUSE Leah". results-santiago2023.org. Santiago2023. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  8. ^ "Crouse, Wolgemuth Named to U.S. Pan American Games Roster". goduke.com. Duke University. September 19, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  9. ^ "Leonas defend Pan Am title, book ticket to Paris in thriller against USA". panamhockey.org. Pan American Hockey Federation. November 5, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
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