Emma Robinson (New Zealand swimmer)
Emma Robinson (born 26 September 1994) is a New Zealand swimmer who hs qualified to compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Personal life
Robinson was born on 26 September 1994 in Wellington, New Zealand.[1] She studied at the Victoria University of Wellington.[1]
Career
At the 2016 New Zealand open swimming championships Robinson beat her personal best time in the 800 metre freestyle event, finishing in a time of eight minutes 31.27 seconds, nearly three seconds under the required qualifying mark for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Fellow New zealand swimmer Lauren Boyle also swam under the qualification time in the same race.[2]
On 15 April 2016 Robinson was named as part of a squad of eight swimmers to represent New Zealand at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where she is due to compete in the women's 800 metre freestyle.[3][4]
References
- ^ a b "Emma Robinson". Swimming New Zealand. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ "Swim duo Lauren Boyle and Emma Robinson qualify for Rio Olympics". stuff.co.nz. 28 March 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ Hinton, Mark (15 April 2016). "Breaststroker Glenn Snyders has date with destiny at Rio, and beyond". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ "NZ name eight-strong swim team for Rio". Radio New Zealand. 15 April 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2016.