Sunette Viljoen-Louw

Cricket

Sunette is a remarkable athlete whos dynamic career spans across two major sports. Originally from South Africa, Sunette first rose to international prominence as an Olympic javelin thrower. Her exceptional talent and dedication to athletics earned her a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, a testament to her skill and determination.

After her illustrious career in javelin, Sunette transitioned her focus to international cricket. She has represented the Proetas Women in one Test Match and 17 Women's One Day Internationals. Now she is a key player for the Lions women's cricket team, leading the run scoring charts in both T20s and One Day formats.

Achievements

  • Pro-Cricketer - DP World Lions
  • Lead run scorer in both T20s and One Day formats
  • Olympic silver medalist - Javelin - Rio 2016

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