Rachel Riddell
Personal Details
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 Polo | Women | 7 |
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