The Nurse family is proving that athletic excellence runs deep in their bloodlines. With three siblings making waves across professional sports, the Nurses are quickly becoming one of Canada's most impressive athletic families.
Kia Nurse, the dynamic guard for the newly formed Toronto Tempo in the WNBA, is the youngest of the trio. Her older brother, Darnell Nurse, is a stalwart defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL. But the family talent doesn't stop there — their cousin, Sarah Nurse, is a standout forward for the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the PWHL and a key member of the Canadian national team.
Here's how the family tree connects: Darnell is the older brother to Kia, with their sister Tamika Nurse having played college basketball at Oregon and Bowling Green. Sarah, meanwhile, is older than both Darnell and Kia — born exactly one month before Darnell. All three share a passion for sports that has taken them to the highest levels of competition.
Whether it's Kia lighting up the WNBA hardwood, Darnell anchoring the Oilers' blue line, or Sarah dominating in the PWHL, the Nurse family name is synonymous with Canadian sports excellence. For fans looking to rep their favorite athletes, keep an eye out for Nurse jerseys and gear — these siblings are just getting started.
