Vicki Hawkins

Personal Data

Date Of Birth: 12th June 1984

Born: Birmingham

Team/Club: City of Manchester / Cheltenham / Warley Wasps

Position: Centre back

Coach: Martyn Thomas (Cheltenham), Martin Wilkins and Chris Dickinson (Warley Wasps)

Joined senior squad: January 2007

International Competitions

Domestic competitions

In the Pool

Greatest achievement to date: Being awarded the best defender in a tournament in Russia.

Aspiration: To medal at the Olympics.

Greatest influence: My parents - for driving me everywhere when I was younger. I have also been lucky enough to have some excellent coaches, both past and present.

When did you start playing water polo: When I was 13 with my local club in Halesowen.

Out of the Pool

Studies/Work: I have just finished a PhD in Chemical Engineering and am currently completing a part-time Graduate Diploma in Law.

Other sports: Athletics (High Jump and 800m) and Climbing.

Ultimate relaxation: Spending time with friends.

One thing you can't live without: Hair straighteners.

Tip for the top: Always train to the best of your ability and at the highest level you can.

Life after water polo: I can't imagine not being involved in Water Polo in some capacity and would like to put something back into the sport by coaching and refereeing.

Favourites

Film: The Usual Suspects, The Departed, Reservoir Dogs

Band/Music: A random mix of old and new - from Eminem to the Arctic Monkeys to Take That.

Food: My Dad's roast dinner.

Drink: Lucozade.

Hobbies: Climbing, reading and seeing my friends.

Sports team: West Bromwich Albion.

Sportsperson: Jodie Stimpson (GB Triathlete).

Most prized possession: My kittens, Timmy and Tigger.

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