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Alex Rutlidge

Welcome to Alex Rutlidge’s profile page.

Personal Data

Date Of Birth: 12th November 1988

Born: Lancaster

Team/Club: City of Manchester / Lancaster

Position: Right wing and centre back

Coach: Szilveszter Fekete, Ron Winn, Tim Dunsbee

International Competitions

Competition Location Year Medal/Position
Olympic Games London 2012 8th
European Championships Eindhoven (NED)   7th
Four Nation International Invitational Manchester 2011 BRONZE
World University Games Shenzhen (CHI)   7th
European B Nations Trophy Manchester (GBR) 2009 GOLD
European Championship Qualifiers Hamburg (GER) 2008 3rd
European B Championships Prague (CZE) 2007 SILVER


Domestic Competitions

Competition Year Club Medal/Position
Hungarian National League 2011 Great Britain 6th


In the Pool

Greatest achievement to date: Winning European B Championships in Manchester in 2009

Aspirations:  To play in the Olympics 2012

Greatest influence: My family – driving me to and from training and always supporting me!

When did you begin playing Water Polo: I used to watch my dad play for Lancaster when I was younger and started to train when I was about 11.

Out of the Pool

Studies/Work: I have a degree in Criminology and Social Policy from the University of Manchester and currently have a part time job at M2 Digital in Manchester.                                                

Other sports: I enjoy watching football, and like running but don’t get to do it much!

Ultimate relaxation: Sleeping!

One thing you can’t live without: My family

Tip for the top: Never give up!

Life after water polo: Travelling...and a job but I don’t know what I will do!

Favourites

Films: Bridesmaids

Band/Music: Rhianna, David Guetta...most things!

Food: Mexican food...Italian food...ice cream!

Drink: Hot chocolate

Hobbies: Other than polo...seeing my friends, going to the cinema, reading.

Sports team: Manchester United

Sportsperson: Ryan Giggs

Most prized possession: My jewellery I got for my 21st birthday.

 

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