Hernandez, Maria de la Paz (1977–)
Hernandez, Maria de la Paz (1977–)
Argentinean field-hockey player. Born Jan 11, 1977, in Buenos Aires, Argentina; sister of Rocio and Juan Martin Hernandez (both athletes).
Forward, won a team silver medal at Sydney Olympics (2000) and a team bronze medal at Athens Olympics (2004); won Champions Trophy (2001), World Cup (2002), and Pan American Games (2003).
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