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Fiona McCann

Welcome to Fiona McCann’s profile page.

Personal Data

Date Of Birth: 13th May 1987

Born: Chester

Team/Club: City of Liverpool / City of Chester

Coach: Gordon Dacre / Szilveszter Fekete

Joined senior squad: 2003

International Competitions

Competition Location Year Medal/Position
Olympic Games London 2012 8th
European Championships Eindhoven (NED)   7th
VISA International London   4th
European B Nations Trophy Manchester 2009 GOLD
European B Championships Prague (CZE) 2007 SILVER

In the Pool

Greatest achievement to date: Beating Greece in 2011 a few months before they went on to win the World Championships.

Aspiration: To win a medal at 2012

Who has been greatest influence on you: Joanne Dacre

When did you start playing water polo: 2000

Out of the Pool

Studies/work: BSc Sports Science and MSc Marketing Communications

Other sports: I occasionally play golf and I used to row but water polo takes up all of my time now.

Ultimate relaxation: Sleep

Tip for the top: When you think you're trying your hardest, try harder! And always enjoy yourself.

Life after water polo: Possibly a career in marketing or living on a vineyard with my boyfriend.

Favourites

Films: Big Daddy, Waterboy, Happy Gilmour

Band/Music: Fall Out Boy, Swedish House Mafia

Food: Yoghurt

Drink: Mountain Dew

Hobbies: Going to the movies, playing golf, cooking

Sports team: Manchester United, Wigan Warriors, Pittsburgh Steelers

Sportsperson: David Beckham

Most prized possession: My Swarovski Necklace

 

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