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Personal Details
Given name: Samuel
Family name: McGregor
Date of birth: 12/08/84
City of birth: Darwin, NT
Height: 192cm
Weight: 105kg
Marital status: Married
Home town and State: Melbourne, Victoria
Club/team: Victorian Tigers
National League team: Victorian Tigers
International debut: 2002
Uni Course: Bachelor of Accounting
Institution: Open Universities Australia
Occupation: Investor Relations
Age when began competing in your sport: 12
Where did you begin competing: Kempsey, NSW
Preferred cap number: 8
Playing position: Left driver
Handedness: Right-handed
Major achievements: 7th, Olympic Games, London, England 2012
2nd, Vodafone Cup, Budapest, Hungary 2012
5th, Cosenza Trophy, Cosenza, Italy 2012
7th, FINA World League Finals, Almaty, Kazakhstan 2012
2nd, Water Polo Pan Pacs, Melbourne, Australia 2012
9th, FINA World Championships, Shanghai, China 2011
6th, FINA World League Finals, Florence, Italy 2011
4th, FINA World League Super Finals, Nis, Serbia 2010
6th, FINA World Cup, Oradea, Romania 2010
Aussie Sharks Team of the Decade (2001-2010)
Australian Player of the Year, 2010
1st, National Water Polo League, Victorian Tigers, 2010
National Water Polo League MVP, 2010
3rd, FINA World League Finals, Genoa, Italy 2008
8th, Olympic Games, Beijing, China 2008
10th, FINA World Championships, Melbourne 2007
3rd, FINA World League Finals, Berlin, Germany 2007
1st, Spanish National League, 2007
1st, Commonwealth Championships, Perth, Australia 2006
4th, FINA World League Super Finals, Athens, Greece, 2006
1st, National Water Polo League, Sydney University 2005
10th, FINA World Championships, Montreal 2005
9th, Olympic Games, Athens, Greece 2004
Most memorable sporting achievement: Selection in the Australian team for the first time
Any relatives/spouses who have competed internationally: Yes
If so, who and what sports: George Barton, Olympic Games 2004 & 2008 for shooting. John McGregor, equestrian gold and bronze medal at the Empire Games
What made you choose this sport: I started off swimming but found the team atmosphere of water polo much more enjoyable
Who is the most influential person in your sporting career and why: Myself. Only I can determine how hard I train. My family for their support
Which person do you most look up to in your sporting career and why: Roger Federer. He sets a great example of how to carry one’s self both on and off the court
What are your ambitions both during and after your sporting career: To win gold at London, be a wonderful husband and set a good example for my kids
Favourites
Drink: Bourbon
Food: Roast lamb or pizza
Movies: Comedy or action
Band: Live
Sporting team: Barcelona FC Football team
Place to travel for water polo: Spain
Place to travel for pleasure: Australia
Thing to do on a day off: Relax and spend time with my family
Choices:
“Variety is the spice of life”
Test Caps: 241
Olympic Goals: 15
Updated 24/08/12
*For more information on this player contact lloyd@sportscomm.com.au
