| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Matilda Emily Kearns |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 2 October 2000 Sydney |
| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Water polo |
| College team | USC Trojans |
| Club | University of Southern California |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | Tokyo 2020 |
Matilda Emily Kearns (born October 2, 2000) is an Australian water polo player who plays for the Australian national team.[1]
Career
She plays for University of Sydney. She plays for University of Southern California.[2]
Kearns was a member of the Australian Stingers squad that competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.[3][4] By finishing second in their pool, the Aussie Stingers went through to the quarterfinals. They were beaten 8-9 by Russia and therefore did not compete for an Olympic medal.[5]
Her father, Phil, is a member of the Australian Rugby Hall of Fame.[3]
References
- ↑ "Aussie Stingers - Matilda Kearns". www.waterpoloaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ↑ "Tilly Kearns - Women's Water Polo". USC Athletics. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- 1 2 Forsaith, Rob (24 May 2021). "Kearns taking famous name to Tokyo Games". The Young Witness. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ↑ "Tokyo-bound Matilda Kearns upstages famous dad in Stingers squad". The New Daily. 24 May 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ↑ "Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021". The Roar. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
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