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Keesja Gofers

FAST FACTS

Name Keesja Gofers
Date of birth March 16, 1990
Place of birth Sydney, NSW
Height 178cm
Preferred position Left Driver
Australian Water Polo League Club Sydney University Lions
International club Olympiacos Piraeus, Greece
Aussie Stingers debut 2010
International Caps 225
Handedness Right handed
Social profiles

 @keesjagofers   @KeesjaGofers

RESULTS

  • 2024 Paris Olympic Games, silver medalist
  • 2024 World Aquatics Championships, 6th place
  • 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, 5th place
  • 2019 FINA World Championships, bronze (3rd place)
  • 2017 FINA World Championships, 8th place
  • 2016 Rio Olympic Games, 6th place
  • 2013 FINA World Championships, silver (2nd place)

ATHLETE BIO

Since stepping up to the senior national team in 2010, Gofers has become an important player in the Aussie Stingers squad, using her time with the ball effectively and proving a valuable source of knowledge for her teammates.

Attending her first Olympic Games in Rio, Gofers showcased a mix of skill and power throughout the tournament which saw the Australian’s finish in sixth place.

As one of the Sydney University Lions club leaders, Gofers was inspirational in helping her team aim for three straight national league titles in 2018, however the Lions had to settle with second position after a narrow defeat.

In her family, Gofers isn't the only national sporting talent. Her sister Taniele, competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics winning a bronze medal and has also has represented Australia in European handball. Another sister, Allira, plays European handball and beach handball for Australia.

In 2023, Keesja welcomed her first child Teleri into the world, with husband Scott.

 


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