Aicega, Magdalena (1973–)
Aicega, Magdalena (1973–)
Argentinean field-hockey player. Born Maria Magdalena Aicega, Nov 1, 1973, in Argentina.
Won a team silver medal at Sydney Olympics (2000); while captaining the Argentina team, won a bronze medal at Athens Olympics (2004); won Champions Trophy (2001), World Cup (2002), and Pan American Games (2003).
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