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American-raised athletes compete for Australia in Olympic lacrosse qualifier

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 06:48 · Archive

American-born Grace Fujinaga and Marcus Wertheim are competing for Australia in a lacrosse qualifying campaign for the Olympics.

American-born athletes Grace Fujinaga and Marcus Wertheim are competing for Australia in the country's Olympic lacrosse qualifying campaign, which has begun on the Sunshine Coast. Both grew up in America but have chosen to represent Australia in their bid to compete in lacrosse's return to the Olympic Games.

Lacrosse is set to feature in the Olympic programme, and the qualifying competition marks the beginning of Australia's efforts to secure a place in the event. Fujinaga and Wertheim are central to those efforts.

American-raised athletes compete for Australia in Olympic lacrosse qualifier
Image: The West Australian

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In this story: Grace Fujinaga · Marcus Wertheim · Australia · Sunshine Coast

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