Sara Groenewegen
Sara Groenewegen (born April 12, 1995) is a Canadian softball player. She is known for her exceptional skills as a pitcher and has represented Canada in various international competitions, including the Olympic Games and the Pan American Games.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Sara Groenewegen was born in Surrey, British Columbia. She began playing softball at a young age and quickly developed a passion for the sport. Groenewegen attended the University of Minnesota, where she played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers softball team. During her college career, she earned numerous accolades and set several records.
College Career[edit | edit source]
At the University of Minnesota, Groenewegen was a standout player for the Minnesota Golden Gophers softball team. She was a three-time All-American and received multiple Big Ten Conference honors. Groenewegen's impressive performance on the field helped lead her team to several successful seasons and NCAA tournament appearances.
International Career[edit | edit source]
Groenewegen has been a key player for the Canada women's national softball team. She has competed in several major international tournaments, including the Pan American Games and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) World Championships. In 2015, she helped Canada win a gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games held in Toronto.
Olympic Games[edit | edit source]
Sara Groenewegen was part of the Canadian softball team that competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The team finished in fifth place, and Groenewegen's performance was widely praised.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Groenewegen has been open about her battle with Type 1 diabetes, which she was diagnosed with at the age of nine. Despite the challenges posed by the condition, she has continued to excel in her sport and serves as an inspiration to many young athletes.
Achievements[edit | edit source]
- Three-time All-American
- Multiple Big Ten Conference honors
- Gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games
- Competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Softball
- Canada women's national softball team
- University of Minnesota
- Minnesota Golden Gophers softball
- Pan American Games
- 2020 Summer Olympics
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