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Taryn Swiatek (born February 4, 1981 in Calgary, Alberta[2]) is a retired Canadian professional soccer player. Swiatek played as goalkeeper for the Canada national team, which placed fourth in the FIFA Women's World Cup competition in 2003.[3][4] She also joined with the Ottawa Fury soccer team in the W-League.[5] Swiatek formally announced her retirement from the game of soccer in late January 2008.[4]

Taryn Swiatek

Personal information
Date of birth	(1981-02-04) February 4, 1981 (age 41)
Place of birth	Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Height	177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Youth career
1999–2002	University of Calgary
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2003–2007	Ottawa Fury
2004	→ Fortuna Hjørring (loan)[1]
National team
2001–2007	Canada	27	(0)
Honours Women's soccer Representing  Canada Pan American Games 2003 Santo Domingo Team 2007 Rio de Janeiro Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Education

After graduating from Western Canada High School Swiatek attended the University of Calgary, where she played on the Dino's soccer team.[3] She played for the Dinos from 1999 to 2001 and sat out the 2002 season with a knee injury.[6]

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