Ciara Gibson-Byrne
Welcome to Ciara Gibson-Byrne’s profile page.
Personal Data
Date Of Birth: 3rd December 1992
Born: Barcelona, Spain
Team/Club: CN Mataro (ESP) / City of Manchester
Position: Right winger
Coach: Szilveszter Fekete
Joined senior squad: 2010
International Results
| Competition | Location | Year | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | London | 2012 | 8th |
| European Championships | Eindhoven (NED) | 7th | |
| VISA International | 4th | ||
| Four Nations International Invitational | Manchester | 2011 | BRONZE |
| World University Games | Shenzhen (CHI) | 7th |
Domestic Results
| Competition | Year | Club | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian National League | 2011 | Great Britain | 6th |
In the Pool
Greatest achievement to date: Being elected best cadete player (under-16) in Spain.
Aspiration: To fulfil my potential as a sportswoman and as a person.
Greatest influence: My previous coaches VicençTarrésand Jordi Valls.
When did you start playing Water Polo: In 2003 at the age of 11.
Out of the Pool
Studies/Work: Did a Spanish Baccalaureate and now doing a Diploma in Sport.
Other sports: Volleyball and football.
Ultimate relaxation: A day at the spa.
Tip for the top: Work hard and learn from your mistakes.
Life after water polo: Work in something I love as much.
Favourites
Films: The Hours
Food: Paella
Drink: Frappuccino
Sports team: F. C. Barcelona
Sportsperson: Lionel Messi
Most prized possession: My Blackberry
