Simone Koot

Simone Margareta Koot (born 12 November 1980 in Utrecht) is a water polo player of the Netherlands who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions.[1]

Simone Koot
Medal record
Women's water polo
Representing the  Netherlands
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2008 BeijingTeam competition
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Zagreb Team competition

Koot was part of the team that became 6th at the 2003 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona. At the 2006 Women's European Water Polo Championship in Belgrade they finished in fifth place, followed by the 9th spot at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne. The Dutch team finished in fifth place at the 2008 Women's European Water Polo Championship in Málaga and they qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.[1] There they ended up winning the gold medal on 21 August, beating the United States 9–8 in the final.

See also

References
  1. Athlete biography: Simone Koot, beijing2008.cn, ret: 16 August 2008.


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