Rachel Drabble
Rachel is one of the youngest players on the British team and is a relative new comer to the senior ranks. Rachel’s first Senior international meet was against Hungary in 2007 and one of her greatest sporting achievements to date has been the European Junior Championships 2008, where she captained the team to an impressive seventh place. She was also part of the gold medal winning British team at the 2009 LEN European B Nations Trophy held in Manchester.
Personal Data
Date Of Birth 05/03/1989
Born South Africa
Height 1.71m
Weight 61kg
Team/Club Liverpool
Coach Gordon Dacre
International Competitions
| Competition | Year | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|
| LEN European Women's U20 Water Polo Championships | 2009 | 7th |
| Naples, Italy | ||
| LEN European Women's B Nations Trophy | 2009 | Gold |
| Manchester | ||
| 10th International Tournament of Felgueiras City | 2009 | Gold |
| Felgueiras, Portugal | ||
| LEN European Women's Junior Water Polo Championships | 2008 | 7th |
| Chania, Greece | ||
| LEN European Youth Water Polo Championships | 2007 | 9th |
| Chania, Greece | ||
Domestic Events
| Competition | Year | Club | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Championships | 2009 | City of Liverpool | Silver |
| Manchester | |||
In the Pool
Greatest Achievement to date: European Junior Championships 2008, I was the team captain, which is a great honour and we improved on two places (9th in 2007 and 7th in 2008). We lost to Spain by two goals! The team played awesome.
Aspiration: To play at an Olympic level and have the oposition fear me!
Training Regime: We have two pool sessions per day (monday to friday) and four gym sessions during the week.
Who has been greatest influence on you: My family and friends
Water Polo Short term Goals: To stay concentrated for longer periods of time even when I'm getting tired.
Water Polo Long Term Goals: To improve the speed of correct decision making.
When did you begin playing water polo: When I was 10 years old at Doncaster Water Polo Club
Out of the Pool
Family Members: Mum, Jane; Step-dad, John; Sister, Sarah; Grandparents, Eddie and Pat; Aunt, Anna; Uncle, Nigel. They're my number one fans! My mum and step dad follow me wherever they can.
Studies: University of Salford - Journalism and Broadcasting 1st year.
Other sports: Natball and swimming
Ultimate Relaxation: Being pampered!
One thing you can’t live without: My GHDs!
Tip for the top: It's easier when someone else believes in you but even stronger to believe in yourself!
Life after water polo: I'm planning to finish my degree then go on to do a Master's or begin my career.
How would you like to be remembered: As never giving up.
Favourites
Films: All films apart from horrors...I'm a film-fanatic!
Band/Music: Razorlight, Ne-yo, Kings of Leon, Rihanna and most songs on the radio.
Food: Italian food
Hobbies: Shopping
Last book read: My cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier
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