Francesca Clayton
Welcome to Francesca Clayton’s profile page.
Personal Data
Date Of Birth: 7th January 1990
Born: Nottingham
Team/Club: SV Bayer Uerdingen (GER) / City of Liverpool / Catterick Cobras
Position: Left winger
Coach: Sylvester Fekete, Gordon Dacre
Joined senior squad: January 2007
International Competitions
| Competition | Location | Year | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | London | 2012 | 8th |
| European Championships | Eindhoven (NED) | 7th | |
| Four Nations International Invitational | Manchester | 2011 | BRONZE |
| World University Games | Shenzhen (CHI) | 7th | |
| European B Championships | Manchester | 2009 | GOLD |
| European U20 Championships | Naples (ITA) | 7th | |
| International Tournament of Felgueiras | Felgueiras (POR) | GOLD | |
| European Junior Championships | Chania (GRE) | 2008 | 7th |
| International Tournament of Felgueiras | Felgueiras (POR) | GOLD | |
| European Youth Championships | Chania (GRE) | 2007 | 9th |
Domestic Events
| Competition | Year | Club | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian National League | 2011 | Great Britain | 6th |
| British Gas Championships | 2010 | City of Liverpool | BRONZE |
| British Gas Championships | 2009 | City of Liverpool | SILVER |
In the pool
Greatest achievement to date: Beating Greece in the 2011 World League / winning the European B Championships in 2009
Aspirations: Play in an Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and European Championships
Greatest influence: My Mum
When did you start playing water polo: I started at Bedale Swimming and Water Polo Club at the age of eight. But I've been attending matches for as long as I can remember.
Out of the pool
Studies: Open University student
Other sports: My favourite is gymnastics but I don't compete any more.
Ultimate relaxation: Spa if it's on offer or the sofa with a duvet, a film and some chocolate.
One thing you can't live without: Ludo...
Tip for the top: Love the pain.
Life after water polo: Not sure there is one?
Favourites
Films: Robin Hood (the Disney version)
Food: Anything except seafood... but mainly steak!
Drink: Fanta fruit twist.
Hobbies: Dog walking at the Manchester dogs home.
Sports team: Any rugby.
Sportsperson: Johnny Wilkinson.
