Vicky Bowen
Welcome to Vicky Bowen’s profile page.
Personal Data
Date Of Birth: 21st July 1989
Born: Grantham
Team/Club City of Sheffield
Position: Centre forward
Coach: Sly Fekete
Joined senior squad: 2007
International Competitions
| Competition | Location | Year | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Nations International Invitational | Manchester | 2011 | BRONZE |
| World University Games | Shenzhen (CHI) | 7th | |
| European U20 Championships | Naples (ITA) | 2009 | 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 |
| European B Championships | Prague (CZE) | SILVER |
Domestic Events
| Competition | Year | Club | Medal/Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian National League | 2011 | Great Britain | 6th |
| British Gas Championships | 2009 | City of Sheffield | 4th |
In the Pool
Greatest achievement to date: Beating Greece in the 2011 World League before they went on to win the World Championships.
Aspiration: To make the team for the 2012 Olympics.
Greatest influence: My Mum, my Sheffield teammates and my old coach at Grantham Jim Caulfield
When did you start playing water polo: When I was 13 or 14.
Out of the Pool
Studies / Work: Open University / part time swimming teacher.
Other sports: (watching) Rugby.
Ultimate Relaxation: A cup of tea, cooking
One thing you can’t live without: Travel kettle (for tea)
Tip for the top: Stuff happens. Get over it and move on.
Favourites
Film: The Lion King / Glee
Band/Music: David Guetta
Food: Chinese food or pie
Drink: Tea and Mountain Dew
Hobbies: Cooking
Sports team: Leicester Tigers.
Sports person: Martin Johnson
