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Rhys Howden
Rhys Howden (born 2 April 1987) is an Australian water polo player who competed in the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.[1] He was the joint top sprinter at the 2012 Olympics, with 19 sprints won.[2] He was also the top sprinter at the 2016 Olympics, with 18 sprints won.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 April 1987 Brisbane, Australia |
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| Sport | Water polo |
Howden was picked in the water polo Sharks squad to compete in the men's water polo tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[4] The team finished joint fourth on points in their pool but their inferior goal average meant they finished fifth overall and out of medal contention.[5] They were able to upset Croatia in a group stage match 11–8.[6]
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References edit
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. . Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ "Official Results Book – 2012 Olympic Games – Diving, Swimming, Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo" (PDF). fina.org. FINA. p. 465. (PDF) from the original on 14 December 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
- ^ "Official Results Book – 2016 Olympic Games – Water Polo" (PDF). olympic.org. IOC. p. 99. from the original on 18 December 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
- ^ . Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ "Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021". The Roar. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Olympics: The Sharks return with a win during Anthony Hrysanthos' Olympic debut". NEOS KOSMOS. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
External links edit
- Rhys Howden at World Aquatics
- Rhys Howden at Olympics.com
- Rhys Howden at Olympedia
- Rhys Howden at the Australian Olympic Committee