Blake Edwards
FAST FACTS
Name | Blake Edwards |
Date of birth | February 14, 1992 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, VIC |
Height | 186cm |
Preferred position | Driver |
Australia Water Polo League Club | Drummoyne Devils |
International club | |
Aussie Sharks debut | 2010 |
International Caps | 123 |
Handedness | Right handed |
Social profiles | @blakeyedwards @BlakeyEdwards |
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2024 Paris Olympics, eighth place
- 2024 Australian Waterpolo League champions
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2022 Australian Waterpolo League All Star Team
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
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2020 World League Intercontinental Cup - Highest Goal Scorer
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3x NCAA All-Tournament First Team (USA)
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2019 FINA World League Super Final bronze medalist
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2018 FINA World Cup silver medalist
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2016 Peter J Cutino Award finalist (USA)
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2015 World University Games seventh place
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2014 FINA World Cup fifth place
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2013 World University Games seventh place
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2009 FINA World Junior Championships seventh place
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2010 FINA Junior World Championships
ATHLETE BIO
Blake Edwards is renowned for his hard work ethic and ability to handle high pressure situations which were on display during his three seasons playing for American College team, University of Southern California Trojans.
Blake returned to the Australian Waterpolo League for the 2019 season, where he has been a crucial member of their team for the past three seasons, assuming the role of Captain/Coach in 2022.
Blake made his Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, and is the current co-captain of the Aussie Sharks.
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