[3] Nicholls represented Britain at the European Nations Trophy in 2009, earning a gold medal.

[6] Nicholls was educated at Fred Longworth High School before studying economics at Manchester Metropolitan University.

She developed an interest in water polo after watching her brother play as a child.

[7] She took up playing the game for herself aged 12 and also participated in swimming, running, triathlon, hockey and badminton.

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