Sandi Bowen


Sandra "Sandi" Bowen 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.

Career

Bowen played over 150 matches for Australia and served as co-captain of the national team from 1999 to 2000.
She represented Australia at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, wearing jersey number 10, where the team finished 9th.
She later competed at the 2002 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship in Germany, where she wore jersey number 8.
On the domestic level, Bowen played with Monbulk VC.

Post-playing career

After retiring from competition, Bowen became a remedial massage therapist.
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.
She now practices in Caringbah South, New South Wales.
Bowen is married to fellow AIS athlete and former wrestler, Sean Smith. They have four daughters.

Clubs

  • Monbulk VC