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Rebecca Rippon

Rebecca has had a stellar career in women's Water Polo spanning over 12 years. Her talent was acknowledged early becoming a member of the national junior team in 1993 aged 15 years. By 2003 Rebecca was selected to represent Australia as a member of the National Open team ‘The Stingers'.

Water Polo
  • Status: Pending
    2002
    Commonwealth Championships,Manchester. Gold medalist.
  • Status: Pending
    2004
    National League Player of the Year.
  • Status: Pending
    2008
    Beijing Olympics Women's Water Polo. Bronze medalist.
  • Status: Pending
    2010
    Sport Achievement Awards Australian Women's Water Polo Team.

Beginnings

Rebecca would be raised in the district, attending Chester Hill North PS and Sefton HS and while at high school would be a national junior in swimming from 13 16 years of age.

Achievements

Rebecca has been an outstanding contributor to the history of women's Water Polo, a career highlight would be scoring a late goal against Hungary in the bronze medal match at the 2008 Beijing Olympics that Australia eventually won in extra-time. Rebecca has played 265 games for Australia.

Post Representation

In 2012 Rebecca retired from international representation and continues to pursue her involvement with sport as Personal trainer and swimming coach