Beckie Kershaw
Welcome to Beckie Kershaw’s profile page.
Personal Data
Date Of Birth: 11th August 1990
Born: Lancaster
Team/Club: City of Manchester / Lancaster City
Position: Right Winger
Coach: Sly Fekete
Joined senior squad: 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 Nations Trophy | Manchester | 2009 | GOLD |
| European U20 Championships | Naples (ITA) | 2009 | 7th |
| European Junior Championships | Chania (GRE) | 2008 | 7th |
| European Youth Championships | Chania (GRE) | 2007 | 9th |
Domestic competitions
| Competition | Year | Club | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian National League | 2011 | Great Britain | 6th |
In the Pool
Greatest achievement to date: Beating Greece in the World League 2011
Aspiration: To play and win a medal at the Olympics
Who has been greatest influence on you: My parents and my high school PE teacher
When did you start playing water polo: When I was 12.
Out of the pool
Studies/work: I've just finished a degree in Psychology and Education
Other sports: To play - netball. To watch - football and rugby union.
Ultimate relaxation: DVD night with friends
Tip for the top: Remember all the people who helped you get where you are.
Life after water polo: Travel the world and become a teacher.
Favourites
Film: The Blind Side, The Hangover, The A Team and Taken
Band/Music: Rihanna, Take That, David Guetta - anything cheesy I can dance to.
Food: Mexican... and maltesers.
Drink: Tea.
Sports team: Manchester United
Sportsperson: Paul Scholes
