Richelle Flanagan
IrelandathleteFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Richelle Flanagan is a former Irish hockey player who, despite being diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease a decade ago, made a remarkable return to the sport at the Masters World Cup in Belgium, where she showcased her skills and scored three goals for the over-55 team.
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Richelle Flanagan was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s disease but continues to play hockey and recently participated in the Masters World Cup in Belgium.
‘When I step on the pitch, I feel like I don’t have Parkinson’s’ – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-09-14
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