Meet The Team - Alex Rutlidge
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D.O.B.
12.11.1988
Born
Lancaster
Team/Club
City of Manchester /
Lancaster
Position
Centre Back
Coach
Szilveszter Fekete / Ron Winn / Tim Dunsbee
Olympic History
Debut
Did you know?
- Alex was introduced to water polo by her father who played for Lancaster while younger sister Briony also plays for City of Manchester.
- As well as being a world class water polo player, she has a degree in Criminology and Social Policy from Manchester University.
- In her spare time she likes to cook curries and naan breads or settle down in front of the TV and watch American TV series Dexter.
Alex's Career
Having played in the 2005 European Junior Championships, Alex was called up to the senior team in time for the European Championship qualification tournament the following season. She won European Nations Trophy gold in Manchester in 2009 and has gone on to be a regular at centre back for the British women, playing in the 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 World League campaigns as well as the 2011 World University Games and the 2012 European Championships.
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