International/National Team Water Polo

USA, Netherlands, Russia, Greece Win Pools Start World Women’s WP Juniors

After four days of pool play, the United States, Netherlands, Russia and Greece topped the four groups, earning free passes to Friday’s quarterfinal round.

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Spain Clinches Title at European Junior Women’s Water Polo Championships

Spain clinched the title at the European Junior Water Polo Championships in Volos (GRE) after a great win over Russia in the final.

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16 Squads to Compete at World Junior Women’s WP Championships in Portugal

From September 9-15, 16 teams representing the five continents will be taking part in the FINA World Junior Women’s Water Polo Championships.

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Johnny Hooper, USA Men’s WP Nominated for Best of August Award

Johnny Hooper and the USA Men’s Water Polo team are up for Best of August awards which recognize the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes.

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Crvena Zvezda, CN Barcelona Top WP Champions League Qualification Groups

Crvena Zvezda (SRB) and CN Barcelona (ESP) finished atop their respective Champions League Qualification Round 1 groups with 15 and 12 points respectively.

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Champions League Main Draw Puts 4 of Last 6 Champions in Same Group

Four former Champions League winners – Olympiacos (2018), Barceloneta (2014), Jug Dubrovnik (2016) and Szolnok (2017) – were picked to battle in Group A.

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Champions League Water Polo Qualification Rounds Begin Thursday

Twelve teams, drawn into two groups of six, will start their quest in the Champions League on Thursday with top four from each group moving on.

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USA Water Polo Announces Roster for FINA Women’s Junior World Championship

USA Water Polo has announced the 13-athlete roster that will represent Team USA at the upcoming FINA Women’s Junior World Championship, Sept. 9-15.

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USC Takes Top Spot in Preseason Men’s Water Polo Coaches Poll

USC was picked to repeat as the NCAA men’s water polo champion, receiving 98 points in the preseason Top 20 coaches poll. just ahead of UCLA and Stanford.

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Italy Honors Late Coach with European Junior (U17) Water Polo Championship

The Italian U17 men’s water polo team lost its head coach on the eve of travelling to Tbilisi, but honored his memory with the European Junior Championship.

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USA Women’s Water Polo Leads the Way in Goals En Route to Pan Am Games Gold

The United States women secured their fifth straight Pan American Games title with help from the top goal-scoring effort, both team-wise and individually.

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USA Men Win WP Gold, Lead in Scoring Efficiency, Saves at Pan American Games

The United States won its seventh straight Pan American Games water polo gold, defeating Canada for the title and securing a spot in the 2020 Olympics.

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Olympic Water Polo Player Brenda Villa Named Finalist for U.S. Hall of Fame

Women’s water polo player Brenda Villa is among 15 Olympians selected as finalists for the 2019 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hall of Fame class.

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USA Takes Seventh Straight Men’s Water Polo Gold at Pan American Games

The United States denied Canada its first Pan American Games men’s water polo gold, extending its win streak to seven straight titles with a 24-4 victory.

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USA Women Top Canada for 5th-Straight Pan Am Games WP Gold; Brazil Takes Bronze

The United States women secured their fifth straight Pan American Games water polo gold medal, besting Canada 24-4 on Saturday. Brazil rounded out the podium.

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