Articles by Will Baxley

2025 Worlds Previews: G. Walsh In Driver’s Seat For 50 Fly Gold After Joining Sub-25 Club

One pool length sits between Gretchen Walsh and the 50 fly crown. The rest of the field is getting faster as the event got added to the Olympics.

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Spain and Hungary On To The Men’s Water Polo Worlds Gold Medal Match

In the men’s water polo world semifinal, Spain downed Greece and Hungary defeated Serbia to make it to the gold medal match on the 24th

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Hungary and Greece To Play In Women’s Water Polo Gold Medal Match

Hungary downed Spain and Greece defeated the United States en route to a final that will mirror the 2025 World Cup. Spain and the U.S. will battle for bronze

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Greece, Serbia, Hungary, Spain On To Men’s Water Polo Worlds Semifinal

Hungary upset the #1-ranked Croatian team to advance to the tournament’s semifinals alongside Spain, Serbia, and Greece.

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U.S., Greece, Hungary, Spain Set To Compete In Women’s Water Polo Worlds Semifinal

The defending Olympic Champions, defending World Champions, and defending World Cup Champions all made it to the semifinal.

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Men’s Water Polo World Championships Quarterfinal Set With 7/8 European Teams

Seven European countries and the U.S. will compete in the quarterfinal after four teams scooped up the last spots in crossover games today.

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Eight Countries Set For Women’s Water Polo Worlds Quarterfinal Saturday

Japan, Greece, Italy, and the Netherlands snatched up the last four spots for the women’s water polo quarterfinals at the World Championships

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USA, Spain, Croatia, Italy Advance To Men’s Water Polo Worlds Quarterfinal

The four undefeated men’s water polo teams have secured spots for the quarterfinal, leaving eight teams to fight for the remaining four spots.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Claudia Poll Accuses Former Coach Of Abuse

1996 Olympic Gold Medalist Claudia Poll and other Costa Rican swimmers have accused and reported former coach Francisco Rivas of abuse

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Australia, Spain, United States, Hungary Advance To Women’s Water Polo Worlds Quarterfinal

Four teams made it to the Singapore quarterfinals, while eight teams will compete for the remaining four spots on Thursday

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2025 Worlds Water Polo Day 4: Italy Stuns Olympic Champion Serbian Team In Penalty Shootouts

Giacomo Canella’s final penalty shot resulted in the Italian team upsetting the reigning Olympic Champions, Serbia. Italy now leads its group.

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2025 Water Polo World Champs Day 3: #3 U.S. Women Defeat #2 Netherlands To Lead Group B

The red, white, and blue pushed passed the Dutch women to take the lead in Group B, putting them on track for a quarterfinal spot

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Columbia Sectionals Day 4: Kansas City Clubs Earn Team Titles, Bochenski Posts 25.0 50 Back

The 2025 Columbia Sectionals concluded with Tsunami Swim Team and Empire KC taking the men’s and women’s team titles, respectively.

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2025 Worlds Water Polo Day 2: Montenegro Men Pull Off Upset Against Greece

Men’s water polo competition got underway in Singapore today. In the first round of play, the Montenegrin men pulled off an upset against Greece

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Lexie D’Amico Hits 1:10.66 100 Breast Win At Columbia Sectionals, #1 14-Year-Old This Season

Night 3 of the 2025 Columbia Sectionals was a strong one for the meet’s club age group swimmers, especially Razorback Aquatics’ Lexi D’Amico

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