Rosie Morris
Welcome to Rosie Morris’ profile page.
Personal Data
Date Of Birth: 31st January 1986
Born: Birmingham
Team/Club: Olympic Nice Natation (FRA) / City of Liverpool / Solihull
Position: Goalkeeper
Coach: Gordon Dacre / Sly Fekete
Joined senior squad: July 2004
International Competitions
| Competition | Location | Year | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | London | 2012 | 8th |
| European Championships | Eindhoven (NED) | 7th | |
| VISA International | London | 4th | |
| Four Nation International Invitational | Manchester | 2011 | BRONZE |
| World University Games | Shenzhen (CHI) | 7th | |
| European B Nations Trophy | Manchester | 2009 | GOLD |
| European Championship Qualifiers | Hamburg (GER) | 2008 | 3rd |
| European B Championships | Prague (CZE) | 2007 | SILVER |
Domestic Events
| Competition | Year | Club | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian National League | 2011 | Great Britain | 6th |
| British Championships | 2010 | City of Liverpool | BRONZE |
| British Championships | 2009 | City of Liverpool | SILVER |
In the Pool
Greatest achievement to date: European B’s in Prague, voted best Goalkeeper.
Aspiration: To play (and medal) in 2012. To play professionally abroad. To win Goalkeeper of the tournament at a European A championships.
Who has been greatest influence on you: Jim Caulfield, for helping make me into a goalkeeper, and getting me so interested in water polo.
When did you start playing water polo: Aged 15.
Out of the Pool
Studies/Work: Have just finished working at Manchester Grammar School to train full time for London 2012. Studying Personal Finance through the Open University.
Other sports: Like a good game of tennis in the sun, and watching the football on tv.
Ultimate relaxation: Sunbathing on the beach in gorgeous weather, with headphones in and a good book!
One thing you can’t live without: Food! I LOVE food!
Tip for the top: Enjoy yourself! If you're going to dedicate so much time to playing, you might as well try and enjoy every minute!
Life after water polo: See the world and have some fun!
Favourites
Films: Rom Coms, and Thrillers!
Band/Music: Love pretty much all music, but Take That are my total fave!
Food: This is tough! I love all food! Favourites are all the naughty bits - cakes, chocs etc!
Drink: Raspberry and Pomegranite Fruitiser.
Hobbies: Eating, sleeping, eating some more. Watching films, travelling, sunbathing!
Sports team: Aston Villa
Sportsperson: Easy… David Beckham!
Most prized possession: My gorgeous necklace my mum got made for me for getting in the Olympics!
