Matilda (Tilly) Kearns
Personal information
Full nameMatilda Emily Kearns
NationalityAustralian
Born (2000-10-02) 2 October 2000
Sydney
Height176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportWater polo
College teamUSC Trojans
ClubUniversity of Southern California
Achievements and titles
Olympic finalsTokyo 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

  1. "Aussie Stingers - Matilda Kearns". www.waterpoloaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  2. "Tilly Kearns - Women's Water Polo". USC Athletics. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  3. 1 2 Forsaith, Rob (24 May 2021). "Kearns taking famous name to Tokyo Games". The Young Witness. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  4. "Tokyo-bound Matilda Kearns upstages famous dad in Stingers squad". The New Daily. 24 May 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  5. "Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021". The Roar. Retrieved 10 March 2022.


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