Simone van de Kraats facts for kids
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| Nationality | Dutch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 15 November 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Water polo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Simone van de Kraats is a talented Dutch water polo player. She was born on November 15, 2000. Simone is known for her amazing scoring ability in the pool. She has represented the Netherlands in many big competitions, including the Olympic Games.
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Simone's Water Polo Journey
Simone van de Kraats started her journey in water polo at a young age. Her dedication and skill quickly made her stand out. Water polo is a tough team sport played in water, combining swimming, wrestling, and ball handling. Players need to be strong swimmers and have great teamwork.
Olympic Games Success
Simone made her Olympic debut at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. This event was held in 2021. She was a key player for the Dutch women's team. Simone became the top scorer of the entire tournament. She scored an incredible 28 goals in just 7 matches. This showed her incredible talent for scoring.
At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Simone and her team achieved another big success. They won a bronze medal in the women's water polo tournament. This was a fantastic achievement for the Dutch team.
World and European Championships
Simone has also had great success at other major international events. In 2023, she helped the Dutch team win a gold medal at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. This was a huge win for the team.
Before that, in 2022, the team earned a bronze medal at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in Budapest. This showed their consistent performance at the highest level.
In 2024, Simone and her teammates won a gold medal at the 2024 Women's European Water Polo Championship held in Eindhoven. This victory on home soil was very special. They also won a silver medal at the 2023 FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup in Long Beach.
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