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Ciana Ni Churraoin – Pro Bio

Age: 9/3/1996

Height: 5’9

Hometown: Invern, Galway (Ireland)

Strong hand: Right

Home court: Cumann liathroid laimhe Michael Breathnach

Favorite athlete: Roger Federer

Favorite pre-match music: none

Best/favorite shot: Sidearm corner kill

Current Race 4 Eight Ranking: #3

Highest Race 4 Eight Ranking: #3 (current)

Best Race 4 Eight Finish: 2nd (2015 NYAC)

Strengths: power with both hands, balance, offense with both hands, work ethic

Summary: Ciana Ni Churraoin took the Women’s Race 4 Eight tour by storm, advancing to the final in her first WR48 start at the 2015 NYAC Invitational at just 18 years old. Ni Churraoin became the first woman to win a game in WR48 play against Catriona Casey in the final of the 2015 WR48 NYAC and pushing the WR48 #1 to the limit in the process. Ni Churraoin possesses the two-handed power and athleticism to make her one of the game’s top stars for the next two decades

DV: David Vincent formed the World Players of Handball in 2005 and ushered live handball viewing into our living rooms for the first time. Since its inception, the World Players of Handball has broadcast over 1,500 matches live. Dave Vincent serves as the lead play-by-play announcer for virtually all matches, combining his unique perspective and personality with a lifetime of handball experience. DV brings 25 years of broadcast radio experience (in Oregon and California) to World Players of Handball & ESPN broadcasts and provides professionalism and wit to the amazing game of handball. DV also serves as the Executive Director of the World Player of Handball at the WPH headquarters in Tucson, AZ, working daily to grow the game of handball through innovation.
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