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Claire Nixon

Welcome to Claire Nixon’s profile page.

PERSONAL DATA

Date of Birth: 14th November 1993

Born: Stafford

Team/Club: Walsall and City of Manchester

Position: Centre back

Coach: Brian Pugh

Joined senior squad: September 2010

International Results

Competition Location Year Result
Four Nation International Invitiational Manchester 2011 BRONZE
European Junior Championships Dneprodzerzhinsk (UKR) 2010 7th


Domestic Results

Competition Year Club Result
British Gas Water Polo Championships 2011 City of Manchester GOLD
ASA Junior Water Polo Championships 2010 City of Manchester GOLD


IN THE POOL

Greatest achievement to date: Winning the British Championships, Manchester 2011.

Aspirations: To compete and medal at the Olympics

Who has been greatest influence on you: , brother Tim but especially my Mom who drives me everywhere!

When did you begin water polo: Aged 12 at Walsall.

OUT OF THE POOL

Studies/Work:  Currently finished studying my AS levels, 2 at the Manchester College and 1 at my old high school Great Wyrley Performing Arts High.

Other sports: Watching rugby, tennis, F1 – playing basketball and football

Ultimate relaxation: Just chilling out with the family and friends.

One thing you can’t live without: The family.

Tip for the top: You’ll never see the stars if you’re looking down.

Life after water polo:  Is that possible?!

FAVOURITE

Films: Rat race

Band/Music:  Anything and everything but at the moment, I love OneRepublic!

Food: That’s dependent on the situation to be frank!

Drink:  Tea

Hobbies:  Only socialising can fit in now!

Sports team: Aston Villa

Sportsperson: Jonny Wilkinson!!

Most prized possession: My Ipod

 

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