Angie Winstanley-Smith

Angie Winstanley-Smith

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Angie Winstanley-Smith is a former British Olympic water polo player and the head coach of New Zealand's women's water polo team, the White Caps, known for her dedication and leadership in advancing the team's Olympic aspirations.

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Winstanley-Smith is a polarising character within the sport - adored by the players and parents that she is close to, disliked and treated with extreme caution by others.

The ‘toxic’ state of water polo: An ugly rift in senior women’s team - allegations of bullying, favouritism and poor leadership; and fears for athlete safety in a popular sport dominated by private schools
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-06
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Angie Winstanley-Smith is the women's senior coach who referred inquiries to Water Polo NZ's chief executive.

Water polo investigation: Probe into allegations in senior women’s programme, amid concerns about athlete wellbeing
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-11
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Angie Winstanley-Smith is the long-time head coach of the New Zealand women's water polo team.

LockerRoom: Sailing greats steer water polo team in LA Games effort
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-11
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Winstanley-Smith represented Great Britain for 11 years, including the 2012 London Olympics.

Why Barbara Kendall backs women’s Olympic water polo campaign
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
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