Robyn Nicholls (born 8 May 1990) is a British water polo player.[1] She competed for Great Britain in the women's tournament at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[2] This was the first ever Olympic GB women's water polo team.[3]

Robyn Nicholls
Personal information
Born (1990-05-08) 8 May 1990 (age 34)
Bolton, Great Britain
Nationality  United Kingdom
Height 178 cm (5.84 ft)
Weight 65 kg (143 lb)

Career

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Nicholls represented Britain at the European Nations Trophy in 2009, earning a gold medal.[4] In 2010, she played professionally in Hungary, and later played club polo with City of Manchester.[5] She was selected as a member of the 2012 Olympic squad.[6]

Personal life

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Nicholls was educated at Fred Longworth High School before studying economics at Manchester Metropolitan University. She developed an interest in water polo after watching her brother play as a child.[7] She took up playing the game for herself aged 12 and also participated in swimming, running, triathlon, hockey and badminton.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Robyn Nicholls Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Robyn Nicholls". London 2012. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  3. ^ "London 2012: Great Britain water polo teams announced". BBC Sport. BBC. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  4. ^ "Robyn Nicholls". www.teamgb.com. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Robyn Nicholls confirmed in Olympic side". Leigh Journal. 2 July 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Team GB women's water polo team end campaign with wooden spoon". 10 August 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Story, Manchester Metropolitan University". Manchester Metropolitan University. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Waterpolo star Robyn Nicholls faces up to tough test". The Bolton News. 25 June 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2021.