Sandi Bowen
Australian volleyball player (born 1976)
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Sandra "Sandi" Bowen (born 12 February 1976 in Melbourne) is a retired Australian volleyball player. She was a member of the Australia women's national volleyball team from 1996 to 2002, competing at both the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2002 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship.
| Sandi Bowen | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Sandra Bowen | ||
| Nationality | Australian | ||
| Born | 12 February 1976 Melbourne, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Volleyball information | |||
| Position | Spiker / Setter | ||
| Current club | Monbulk VC | ||
| Number | 10 (national team, 2000 Olympics) | ||
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| Last updated: 2025-08-21 | |||
Career
Bowen played over 150 matches for Australia and served as co-captain of the national team from 1999 to 2000.[1] She represented Australia at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, wearing jersey number 10, where the team finished 9th.[2] She later competed at the 2002 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Germany, where she wore jersey number 8.[3]
On the domestic level, Bowen played with Monbulk VC.[4]
Post-playing career
After retiring from competition, Bowen became a remedial massage therapist.[1] She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement, a Diploma of Remedial Massage, and additional certifications in dry needling, myofascial cupping, and functional release techniques.[1] She now practices in Caringbah South, New South Wales.[1] Bowen is married to fellow AIS athlete and former wrestler, Sean Smith. They have four daughters.[5]
Clubs
- Monbulk VC (2002)