College Water Polo | Tristan Grimett | McKendree University
Home Country: South Africa
High School: St. David’s Marist Inanda, Johannesburg
National Team Selection: South Africa U20 and Men’s Teams (2025) – competed in international tournaments in Croatia and Singapore. And Serbia for the U18 team in 2022.
Junior College Placement: West Valley College, California
University Transfer: McKendree University, Illinois
Position: Left driver / right driver
About Tristan Grimett
Tristan Grimett, a standout South African water polo player, joined BRUSA Sports from St. David’s Marist Inanda. After representing South Africa at the U18 World Championships in Serbia, Tristan decided to pursue his dream of playing college water polo in the USA while earning his degree.
With BRUSA Sports’ guidance, Tristan joined the West Valley College Water Polo Team in Fall 2024. Where he quickly established himself as a starting player. His talent and dedication earned him selection to both the U20 and Men’s South African National Teams, competing in Croatia and Singapore in 2025.
In addition to water polo, Tristan also contributed to the West Valley College Swim Team, competing at the State Championship level.
Tristan has just confirmed his commitment to McKendree University in Illinois to continue his college journey!
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