Personal information | |||
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Full name | Katrina Boyd | ||
Date of birth | 12 December 1971 | ||
Place of birth | Australia | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
International career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1991–2000 | Australia | 28 |
Katrina Boyd (born 12 December 1971)[1] is an Australian retired soccer player. She previously played for the Australia women's national soccer team.[2] Boyd retired from professional football in 2005.[3]
Boyd posed nude with some of her teammates in the controversial "The Matildas: the new fashion in football: 2000 Olympic year calendar" in an effort to increase visibility of the team and raise money for their Olympic Games preparation.[4][5] Of her experience, Boyd said, "I think it's art. If people want to call it porn, that's their problem. No one could make me feel low or sleazy about this. I feel strong and confident with what I have done with my body."[6] A royalty from the sale of each calendar was used to support the team's 2000 Olympic Games preparation.[7]