Articles by Anne Lepesant

Russia Women’s Water Polo Advances to Semis with 12-10 Win Over Spain

The Russian Federation women’s water polo team advanced to the semifinals with a 12-10 win over Spain on Monday.

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Hungary Women’s Water Polo Beats Australia on Penalty Shots

Hungary edged Australia in a nail-biter in their quarterfinal game in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, and will face the United States in the semifinals on Wednesday.

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Dominant USA Women Advance to Water Polo Semis With 13-3 Win over Brazil

U.S. goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson had six saves as the Americans defeated Brazil, 13-3, to advance to the semifinal round of play in the women’s water polo tournament.

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Rio Day 5 Men’s Water Polo Roundup

Sunday was the last day of pool play in the men’s water polo tournament in Rio. Eight of the ten teams will now move on to the quarterfinals.

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French Portrait Series: Aurélie Muller (Video)

Meet open water swimmer Aurélie Muller in this video produced by the French Federation to introduce the members of its 2016 Olympic team.

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USA Men’s Water Polo Finishes Rio Pool Play with 10-7 Win Over Italy

The U.S. Olympic Men’s Water Polo Team will not advance to the knockout stages in Rio but they finished with a strong final match, defeating Italy, 10-7.

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Danish Women Take Down European Record in 4×100 Medley Relay

2016 Rio Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…

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USA Women’s Medley Relay Has Slowest Reaction Times For Gold

2016 Rio Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Swimming: August 6-13 Olympic Aquatics Stadium, Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro…

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Rio Day 3 Women’s Water Polo Roundup

Here is the quick wrap-up of Day 3 of pool play in the women’s water polo tournament in Rio. With only eight teams, all will pass through to quarterfinals but the teams’ standings will determine their seedings.

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USA Women’s Water Polo Remains Undefeated with 11-6 Win Over Hungary

Rachel Fattal and the rest of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team won their third game to lead Group B in the standings and qualify for the quarterfinals in Rio.

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Salo Proposes Bringing Foreigners to U.S. to Reduce Doping

Dave Salo, head coach at USC and Trojan Swim Club, proposed in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that having international swimmers train in the U.S. and be subject to USADA testing would level the playing field.

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2016 Speedo Juniors: Michael Andrew, Kenisha Liu, Carmel SC Win Honors

Michael Andrew (pictured) and Kenisha Liu won meet high point honors, while Carmel Swim Club earned the most combined points in the team competition.

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2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 5 Race Videos, Including Medley Relay NAG

Watch Anya Goeders win the 50 free, as well as all the other races from the final day of competition at 2016 Speedo Summer Juniors in Minneapolis.

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AgonSwim Weekly Wonders of Age Group Swimming – 8/10/2016

Presenting our list of Weekly Wonders for the weekend of August 5-7, 2016.

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2016 Speedo Juniors: Day 5 Finals Live Recap

Carmel Swim Club’s Sammie Burchill won the 200 IM on the final night of competition at 2016 Speedo Junior Nationals.

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