Rachel Riddell

Biography

Club:

Pacific Storm Water Polo Club

Languages spoken:

English, French

Idols (in sport or other):

My parents. I would not be the person or athlete I am today without their constant encouragement and support.

Favourite activities outside of sport:

Hanging out with friends, watching movies, shopping, yoga.

Sibling(s) Name(s) (date of birth):

Jennifer (July 14, 1979), Abbey (October 3, 1981)

Training Location(s):

Olympic Stadium, Montreal

Coach(es):

Pat Oaten, Justin Oliveira, Daniel Berthelette, Gyula Toth

Senior national athlete since:

2002

College/ University (year graduated):

Concordia University (2009)

Focus of studies:

Sociology

 

Olympic Highlights

Games Sport Event Finish
2004 Athens Aquatics - Water PoloWomen7

Notable International Results

Career notes (inc. Top results) in 2009:

Silver medal at the World Aquatic Championships
Most valuable goaltender at the World Aquatic Championships

Pan Am Games results -- all events, all Games:

2003 - Silver medal
2007- Silver medal

World Championship appearances - Best results by year:

2009 Rome, Italy - Silver medal
2007 Melbourne, Australia - 6th place
2005 Montreal, Canada - Bronze medal
2003 Barcelona, Spain - 4th place

Major awards (ex. CDN Player of Year, Hall of Fame inductee):

Most valuable goaltender at the 2009 World Aquatic Championships