Ord Minnett Aussie Sharks World Aquatics Championships campaign
All the latest news and updates from the Ord Minnett Aussie Sharks 2023 World Aquatics Championships campaign
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John Hedges
FAST FACTS
| Name | John Hedges |
| Date of birth | May 7, 1999 |
| Place of birth | Fremantle, WA |
| Height | 193cm |
| Preferred position | Goalkeeper |
| Australian Water Polo League Club | UNSW Wests |
| International club | CN Sant Andreu |
| Aussie Sharks debut | 2022 |
| International Caps | 43 |
| Handedness | Right handed |
| Social profiles | @john_hedgesthe3rd |
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2024 Paris Olympics, eighth place
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2022 Australian Waterpolo League Champion
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2022 FINA World League Intercontinental Cup silver medalist
ATHLETE BIO
John Hedges started playing water polo with his sister, in the Flippaball program at the infamous Bicton Pool in Fremantle. Since transitioning into the national team, Hedges has made the move to the east coast, where he currently plays with the UNSW Wests Magpies in the Australian Waterpolo League.
Hedges made his Aussie Sharks debut at the 2022 FINA World League Intercontinental Cup in Peru, where they won silver.
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