Non Evans
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Non Evans MBE
(born 20 June 1975) is a Welsh sportswoman who has competed internationally in four different sports, rugby union
, judo
, weightlifting and freestyle wrestling
.
(87 caps following World Cup). She is Wales' all time leading points scorer.
She announced her retirement from International Rugby in December 2010.
She scored a record 64 International tries for Wales.
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where she became the first woman in compete in two sports at the same Games.
for 2010 Commonwealth Games
.She became the first woman to compete in three sports at the Commonwealth Games
.
Evans was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2011 Birthday Honours
for services to sport.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(born 20 June 1975) is a Welsh sportswoman who has competed internationally in four different sports, rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
, judo
Judo
is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
, weightlifting and freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling is a style of amateur wrestling that is practised throughout the world. Along with Greco-Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympic games. It is, along with track and field, one of the oldest organized sports in history...
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Rugby
Evans made her debut for Wales against Scotland in 1996 and has played 84 times for her country up to the start of the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup2010 Women's Rugby World Cup
The 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup was the sixth edition of the Women's Rugby World Cup and was being held in England. The International Rugby Board Executive Committee selected the host union following a recommendation from the Rugby World Cup Limited board after considering bids from the Rugby...
(87 caps following World Cup). She is Wales' all time leading points scorer.
She announced her retirement from International Rugby in December 2010.
She scored a record 64 International tries for Wales.
Judo
She won silver medal at both the 1992 and 1996 Commonwealth Judo Championships and competed for Wales at the 2002 Commonwealth Games2002 Commonwealth Games
The 2002 Commonwealth Games were held in Manchester, England from 25 July to 4 August 2002. The XVII Commonwealth Games was the largest multi-sport event ever to be held in the UK, eclipsing London's 1948 Summer Olympics in numbers of teams and athletes participating.After the 1996 Manchester...
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Weightlifting
Evans finished 9th in the under 63 kg class at the 2002 Commonwealth Games2002 Commonwealth Games
The 2002 Commonwealth Games were held in Manchester, England from 25 July to 4 August 2002. The XVII Commonwealth Games was the largest multi-sport event ever to be held in the UK, eclipsing London's 1948 Summer Olympics in numbers of teams and athletes participating.After the 1996 Manchester...
where she became the first woman in compete in two sports at the same Games.
Wrestling
In 2010 she placed 2nd in the under-59 kg class at the British Championships and earned selection for the Welsh teamWales at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
Almost 175 athletes across 15 different sports competed for Wales at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, between 3 October and 14 October 2010.In order to send a team to the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Wales needed to raise £500,000...
for 2010 Commonwealth Games
2010 Commonwealth Games
The 2010 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, were held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010. A total of 6,081 athletes from 71 Commonwealth nations and dependencies competed in 21 sports and 272 events, making it the largest Commonwealth Games till date...
.She became the first woman to compete in three sports at the Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years....
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Gladiators (1997)
In 1997 she competed in an episode of Gladiators.Evans was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2011 Birthday Honours
2011 Birthday Honours
The Birthday Honours 2011 for the Commonwealth Realms were announced on 7 June 2011 in New Zealand and 11 June 2011 in United Kingdom to celebrate the Queen's Birthday of 2011.-Privy Councillors:...
for services to sport.