Ellen Marijn Hoog is a former Dutch field hockey player, who is regarded as one of the best Dutch hockey players of her generation.
10 Facts About Ellen Hoog
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Ellen Hoog won Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012 and a silver medal in 2016.
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Ellen Hoog was a part of the Dutch squad's which won the 2006 Women's Hockey World Cup and the 2014 Women's Hockey World Cup.
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Ellen Hoog was named as the best player of the 2014 Women's Hockey World Cup.
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In 2012, Ellen Hoog became the first player to decide a major championship match with a penalty shootout, taking the winning shot in the 2012 Summer Olympics semi-final against New Zealand.
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Ellen Hoog repeated this feat in 2016 when she took the winning shot in the 2016 Summer Olympics semi against Germany.
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Ellen Hoog is a specialist when it comes to reverse shooting.
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Ellen Hoog is precise and strong when it comes to the forehand shot, she uses this skill to execute the penalty corners.
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Ellen Hoog married her long-term boyfriend in June 2017, after ending her career as a professional.
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Ellen Hoog gave birth to her daughter in February 2019.