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Alison Gregorka, USA Olympic Water Polo Team Player Bio

By Mat Luebbers, About.com Guide

Alison Gregorka

Kate Gynther (R) of Australia looks to stop the pass from Alison Gregorka(L) of the United States

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Alison Gregorka is a defender for the 2008 US Olympic Water Polo Team.

Stats:

  • DEFENDER
  • HEIGHT: 5’10”
  • EDUCATION: STANFORD 2007
  • CLUB: GREAT LAKES WATER POLO CLUB
  • BIRTHDAY: 6/29/85
  • BIRTHPLACE: ANN ARBOR, MI
  • HOMETOWN: ANN ARBOR, MI
  • RESIDENCE: SEAL BEACH, CA

Personal Notes:

  • Daughter of Dave and Joan
  • Has three siblings, Brad (24, also played water polo), Andrea (18), and Brian (18)
  • Began playing water polo in 1998 when older brother started playing
  • Urban Education major
  • Enjoys laughing and working with children
  • Most admired athlete is Lance Armstrong
  • Best thing about water polo are the teammates
  • Started playing after attending her brother’s games
  • Water polo combines her three favorite sports of swimming, basketball, and soccer
  • Still plays because she loves the sport, the competition, and being a part of a team.

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