Dutch national hockey team player Ellen Hoog was part of Holland hockey team which won the 2014 Olympic gold in London which was followed by SI edition photo cover.
The Overveen, Netherlands native is one of the most decorated field hockey players in the world, as her trophy case is stocked to the brim with medals. The midfielder has won three European Championships (2005, 2009, and 2011), two World Championships (2006 and 2014), and two Olympic gold medals (2008 and 2012).
At the 2012 Olympics, Ellen made history with a clutch penalty shootout performance.