Paula Thompson (17 November 1984) is a Jamaican netball player who currently plays for Jamaica internationally.[1][2] She was one of the members of the Jamaican netball team which secured bronze medals at the 2010 World Netball Series, 2013 Fast5 Netball World Series, 2014 Commonwealth Games, and in the 2018 Commonwealth Games.[3][4]

Paula Thompson
Personal information
Born (1984-11-17) 17 November 1984 (age 40)
Clarendon, Jamaica
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Occupation netball player
Netball career
Playing position(s): C
Medal record
Women's Netball
Representing  Jamaica
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Glasgow team
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Gold Coast team
World Netball Series
Silver medal – second place 2009 Manchester Fast5
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Liverpool Fast5
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Auckland Fast5

Thompson was one of the key members who were part of the Jamaican squad which stunned defending Commonwealth Games champion and world champion, New Zealand in the bronze medal match as a part of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Netball | Athlete Profile: Paula THOMPSON - Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games". results.gc2018.com. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Paula Thompson | Fast5 Netball World Series". fast5worldseries.com.au. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  3. ^ "Glasgow 2014 - Paula Thompson Profile". g2014results.thecgf.com. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Glasgow 2014 - Netball Bronze Medal Match". g2014results.thecgf.com. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Netball | Result Netball Bronze Medal Match - Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games". results.gc2018.com. Retrieved 27 April 2018.