Lilie James biography: 13 things about water polo coach born in Sans Souci, Australia

Lilie James was an Australian water polo coach. She was a talented dancer and swimmer.

While coaching at Saint Andrews Cathedral School in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia part-time, James was studying sports business at the University of Technology Sydney in Sydney. She briefly dated Paul Thijssen, a cricket and hockey coach and an after-hours coordinator at St. Andrews Cathedral School.

At around 7:00 p.m. on October 25, 2023, James went into the school’s gymnasium toilet and was followed by Thijssen and at around 8:00 p.m., he left the toilet without her. Here are 13 more things about her:

1. She was born in Sans Souci, New South Wales to Jamie James and Peta James.
2. She grew up in Kogarah, New South Wales.
3. She has a younger brother.
4. When she was in primary school, she won dancing trophies.
5. She was 3 years younger than Thijssen.
6. In 2018, she obtained her learner license.
7. In 2019, she won an under 17s swimming tournament.
8. In 2020, she graduated from Danebank Anglican School for Girls in Hurtsville, New South Wales.
9. In 2021, she entered the University of Technology Sydney. She was a member of the university’s Balmain Water Polo Club.
10. In March 2023, she and her family visited Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia.
11. In September 2023, she and Thijssen started dating.
12. On October 23, 2023, she and Thijssen broke up.
13. Just before midnight on October 25, 2023, she was found dead with serious head injuries at St. Andrews Cathedral School. She was 21.