Ella Palmer named to New Zealand Women's National Water Polo Team
10/12/2022 2:00:00 PM | Women's Water Polo
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown women's water polo freshman Ella Palmer has been named to the New Zealand Women's National Water Polo Team.
"I am super excited for Ella to get this opportunity to represent her country," said head coach Felix Mercado. "I think its important for not only our athletic department, but also our university to support our student athletes when these rare opportunities present themselves. We are proud of Ella and can't wait to see what she does."
Palmer, a native of Auckland, New Zealand, was one of 14 players named to the team that will compete at the 2022 FINA World League Super Final. The tournament will be held in Tenerife, Spain from November 2-6.
Palmer has been a mainstay for Team New Zealand, having played on the u18 Women's Team and Junior Women's Team. She also was a member of the 2021 New Zealand Water Polo u18 FINA World Championship squad.
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"I am super excited for Ella to get this opportunity to represent her country," said head coach Felix Mercado. "I think its important for not only our athletic department, but also our university to support our student athletes when these rare opportunities present themselves. We are proud of Ella and can't wait to see what she does."
Palmer, a native of Auckland, New Zealand, was one of 14 players named to the team that will compete at the 2022 FINA World League Super Final. The tournament will be held in Tenerife, Spain from November 2-6.
Palmer has been a mainstay for Team New Zealand, having played on the u18 Women's Team and Junior Women's Team. She also was a member of the 2021 New Zealand Water Polo u18 FINA World Championship squad.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program, and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation makes an immediate impact on today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition and most importantly in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on Twitter, @BrownU_Bears on Instagram, like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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