Australian Olympic gold medallist Liz Scott (nee Weekes) was one of a number of high profile competitors to lead off the Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast today, exciting the water polo crowd at the Southport Olympic Swimming Pool.
Liz continued to prove that a key to any good water polo team is the goalkeeper with her jet-like throws and impressive saves enjoyed by all in attendance except the opposition.
The now 41-year-old was in Australia’s first water polo team to win Olympic gold, in that memorable final second 4-3 victory over the USA in Sydney 2000.
Liz, who was also voted the Most Beautiful Sportswoman in the World in 1999 by German ‘Sports Life’ magazine, is playing at the Pan Pacific Masters Games with fellow 2000 gold medallists Yvette Higgins, Gail Miller and Bronwyn Smith in a team called Oceans9.
“The feeling of that hometown advantage (in 2000) was amazing and the crowd really lifted us,” said Liz.
“We felt like we were walking on the water.
“When you’ve worked really hard and achieved something like that, the bond you’ve made together is quite special.
“The main thing I miss from those years is the camaraderie, and that’s why we’re here this week.”
Liz, who made the trek up from Sydney to play, was delighted to rejoin her teammates in water polo action this week saying they’ve been looking forward to the Pan Pacific Masters Games for a much needed catch-up and drink.
Today Oceans9 demonstrated their experience and skill defeating Groovers 16-4 in their first round robin game.
Oceans9 will look to continue their opening day success against the NC Ladies tomorrow (Saturday 3 November) at 2pm at Southport Olympic Swimming Pool. Finals will be held on Sunday (4 November) from 12pm.
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