2008 Beijing Olympic Water Polo
2008 Beijing Olympic Water Polo
USA Men's Olympic Water Polo Team Takes Silver Medal with 14-10 Loss To Hungary
The US Olympic Team for Men's Water Polo officially went back to the podium earlier this evening at the Ying Tung Natatorium as they accepted Silver Medals following a tough defeat to Gold Medal winners Hungary 14-10. The Silver medal represents the first medal for the men's team since the 1988 Olympics in Seoul where a Silver was obtained as well.
The US Olympic Team for Men's Water Polo officially went back to the podium earlier this evening at the Ying Tung Natatorium as they accepted Silver Medals following a tough defeat to Gold Medal winners Hungary 14-10. The Silver medal represents the first medal for the men's team since the 1988 Olympics in Seoul where a Silver was obtained as well.
USA Men's Olympic Water Polo Team Headed For Gold Medal Match After 10-5 Defeat
The beat rolls on for the USA Men's Olympic Water Polo Team as they are bound for the Gold Medal game for the first time since the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, following a 10-5 win over Serbia. The fourth quarter of the game is tentatively scheduled to air on Friday evening in the United States at some point after 8pm both pacific and eastern on NBC. The team will battle Hungary for the Gold at 3:40pm on Sunday afternoon in Beijing.
The beat rolls on for the USA Men's Olympic Water Polo Team as they are bound for the Gold Medal game for the first time since the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, following a 10-5 win over Serbia. The fourth quarter of the game is tentatively scheduled to air on Friday evening in the United States at some point after 8pm both pacific and eastern on NBC. The team will battle Hungary for the Gold at 3:40pm on Sunday afternoon in Beijing.
US Women's Olympic Water Polo Team Silver Following 9-8 Loss To Netheralnds
The US Olympic Team for Women's Water Polo rallied from a four goal deficit early on but were unable to gain the upper hand as they fell to the Netherlands 9-8 in the Gold Medal game at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Team USA still comes away with a Silver Medal, their second in the last three Olympics and becomes the only nation to medal in all three Olympics featuring women's water polo.
The US Olympic Team for Women's Water Polo rallied from a four goal deficit early on but were unable to gain the upper hand as they fell to the Netherlands 9-8 in the Gold Medal game at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Team USA still comes away with a Silver Medal, their second in the last three Olympics and becomes the only nation to medal in all three Olympics featuring women's water polo.
US Olympic Women's Water Polo Team Headed For Gold Medal Match
Brenda Villa (Commerce, CA) scored three goals late including the winner with one minute remaining to defeat Australia 9-8 and the U.S. Olympic Team for Women's Water Polo is headed back to the Gold Medal game for the first time since the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. The victory over Australia earlier today at the Ying Tung Natatorium also assures the women's team of medaling for the third consecutive Olympics something no other women's team has accomplished.
Brenda Villa (Commerce, CA) scored three goals late including the winner with one minute remaining to defeat Australia 9-8 and the U.S. Olympic Team for Women's Water Polo is headed back to the Gold Medal game for the first time since the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. The victory over Australia earlier today at the Ying Tung Natatorium also assures the women's team of medaling for the third consecutive Olympics something no other women's team has accomplished.
US Men's Olympic Water Polo Team Defeats Germany 8-7 - Will Play For Medal
A return to the podium just got one step closer for the US Men's Olympic Water Polo Team as they defeated Germany 8-7 earlier today at the Ying Tung Natatorium and in the process won their group with a 4-1 record. Team USA earns a bye and advances to the semi-finals on August 22 and are assured of playing for a medal. Their opponent for August 22 is still to be determined following quarterfinals held on August 20. A return to the medal round is a first for Team USA since the 1992 Olympics.
A return to the podium just got one step closer for the US Men's Olympic Water Polo Team as they defeated Germany 8-7 earlier today at the Ying Tung Natatorium and in the process won their group with a 4-1 record. Team USA earns a bye and advances to the semi-finals on August 22 and are assured of playing for a medal. Their opponent for August 22 is still to be determined following quarterfinals held on August 20. A return to the medal round is a first for Team USA since the 1992 Olympics.
US Men's Olympic Water Polo Team Downs Top Ranked Croatia 7-5
The U.S. Olympic Team for Men's Water Polo garnered their biggest win thus far of these Olympic Games toppling the number one ranked team in the world in Croatia 7-5 earlier today at the Ying Tung Natatorium. On the heels of a tough loss to Serbia where offense was an issue, the goals came early and often in this one as Team USA improved to 3-1 in Group B play with one crucial remaining against a Germany. Team USA must win or tie Germany in their next game to move on to the quarterfinals.
The U.S. Olympic Team for Men's Water Polo garnered their biggest win thus far of these Olympic Games toppling the number one ranked team in the world in Croatia 7-5 earlier today at the Ying Tung Natatorium. On the heels of a tough loss to Serbia where offense was an issue, the goals came early and often in this one as Team USA improved to 3-1 in Group B play with one crucial remaining against a Germany. Team USA must win or tie Germany in their next game to move on to the quarterfinals.
USA Olympic Women's Water Polo Hammers Russia 12-7 To Complete Group Play
It was over early today at the Ying Tung Natatorium as the U.S. Olympic Team for Women's Water Polo hammered Russia 12-7 in a score that was not indicative of an overly lopsided game. Russia whose fate was sealed to play for seventh place after falling to China in their last match started a younger group in this match while the experienced USA squad made short work building a big lead early. The United States finishes Group A play at 2-0-1 and now awaits the outcome of the China-Italy.
It was over early today at the Ying Tung Natatorium as the U.S. Olympic Team for Women's Water Polo hammered Russia 12-7 in a score that was not indicative of an overly lopsided game. Russia whose fate was sealed to play for seventh place after falling to China in their last match started a younger group in this match while the experienced USA squad made short work building a big lead early. The United States finishes Group A play at 2-0-1 and now awaits the outcome of the China-Italy.
Serbia Edges US Men's Olympic Water Polo Team 4-2 In Defensive Battle
Missed opportunities were the sentiments of the U.S. Olympic Team for Men's Water Polo post match as they lost a tight 4-2 contest with Serbia at the Ying Tung Natatorium, their first defeat in Group B play. The loss drops the team to 2-1 in play with powerhouse Croatia looming on Saturday. Peter Varellas (Moraga, CA) was the lone man to score for the United States as they struggled against the Serbia defense.
Missed opportunities were the sentiments of the U.S. Olympic Team for Men's Water Polo post match as they lost a tight 4-2 contest with Serbia at the Ying Tung Natatorium, their first defeat in Group B play. The loss drops the team to 2-1 in play with powerhouse Croatia looming on Saturday. Peter Varellas (Moraga, CA) was the lone man to score for the United States as they struggled against the Serbia defense.
Late Goal By Italy Leads To 9-9 Draw For US Olympic Team For Women's Water Polo
The U.S. Olympic Team for Women's Water Polo found themselves in a hole early on, in the lead late, and tied 9-9 when all was said and done in their match against Italy at the Ying Tung Natatorium. Elisa Casanova's goal with 22 seconds remaining following an exclusion on the United States led to a draw, the first for each team thus far in Olympic competition. Italy and the United States now both sit tied for first place with three points each, with one game remaining in pool play.
The U.S. Olympic Team for Women's Water Polo found themselves in a hole early on, in the lead late, and tied 9-9 when all was said and done in their match against Italy at the Ying Tung Natatorium. Elisa Casanova's goal with 22 seconds remaining following an exclusion on the United States led to a draw, the first for each team thus far in Olympic competition. Italy and the United States now both sit tied for first place with three points each, with one game remaining in pool play.
Balanced Scoring Leads US Olympic Team for Men's Water Polo To 12-11 Victory
Behind a balanced scoring effort and timely defense the U.S. Olympic Team for Men's Water Polo was able to hold off Italy 12-11 in their second game of Group B play at the Ying Tung Natatorium. Jeff Powers (San Luis Obispo, CA) led the scoring attack with three goals as nine different players found the net, while Merrill Moses (Palos Verdes, CA) turned aside six shots in goal.
Behind a balanced scoring effort and timely defense the U.S. Olympic Team for Men's Water Polo was able to hold off Italy 12-11 in their second game of Group B play at the Ying Tung Natatorium. Jeff Powers (San Luis Obispo, CA) led the scoring attack with three goals as nine different players found the net, while Merrill Moses (Palos Verdes, CA) turned aside six shots in goal.
US Women Edge China in Water Polo, 12-11
The U.S. women's water polo team edged host China 12-11 in Group A water polo competition Monday afternoon at the Yingdong Natatorium. Natalie Golda (Fullerton, Calif.) scored four goals for the U.S., with Kami Craig (Santa Barbara, Calif.) adding three. The Americans will return to action on Wednesday, August 13, when they face Italy in another Group A match. The Italians lost their first match to Russia, 9-8.
The U.S. women's water polo team edged host China 12-11 in Group A water polo competition Monday afternoon at the Yingdong Natatorium. Natalie Golda (Fullerton, Calif.) scored four goals for the U.S., with Kami Craig (Santa Barbara, Calif.) adding three. The Americans will return to action on Wednesday, August 13, when they face Italy in another Group A match. The Italians lost their first match to Russia, 9-8.
U.S. Olympic Men's Water Polo Defeats China 8-4 To Start 2008 Olympic Competitio
So far, so good for the U.S. Olympic Team for Men's Water Polo as they opened play at the 2008 Summer Olympics with a victory over host country China 8-4 at the Ying Tung Natatorium. Team captain Tony Azevedo (Long Beach, CA) led the offense with five goals while the defense was on point anchored by goalie Merrill Moses (Palos Verdes, CA) and his 11 saves.
So far, so good for the U.S. Olympic Team for Men's Water Polo as they opened play at the 2008 Summer Olympics with a victory over host country China 8-4 at the Ying Tung Natatorium. Team captain Tony Azevedo (Long Beach, CA) led the offense with five goals while the defense was on point anchored by goalie Merrill Moses (Palos Verdes, CA) and his 11 saves.
U.S. Olympic Team For Men's Water Polo To Open 2008 Olympics Against China
The journey to return to the podium officially begins tomorrow for the U.S. Olympic Team for Mens Water Polo as they open play in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games against the host country China. The two teams will get underway at 4:40pm local time in Beijing at the Ying Tung Natatorium as the final contest of the day on the opening day of mens water polo action.
The journey to return to the podium officially begins tomorrow for the U.S. Olympic Team for Mens Water Polo as they open play in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games against the host country China. The two teams will get underway at 4:40pm local time in Beijing at the Ying Tung Natatorium as the final contest of the day on the opening day of mens water polo action.
US Olympic Team for Women's Water Polo To Kick Off 2008 Olympic Games Against Ch
The waiting is nearly over for the reigning FINA World Champions and number one ranked U.S. Olympic Team for Womens Water Polo. They will open play at the 2008 Olympic Games against the host country China at 5:00pm local time (2:00am PST) on Monday, August 11. It is scheduled to air on NBC at 9am pacific time on August 11.
The waiting is nearly over for the reigning FINA World Champions and number one ranked U.S. Olympic Team for Womens Water Polo. They will open play at the 2008 Olympic Games against the host country China at 5:00pm local time (2:00am PST) on Monday, August 11. It is scheduled to air on NBC at 9am pacific time on August 11.
Who will go for the Polo Gold, Silver, and Bronze in Beiging
There are men's and women's water polo medals up for grabs in Beijing. Who will get them?
There are men's and women's water polo medals up for grabs in Beijing. Who will get them?
USA Water Polo Announces U.S. Olympic Teams For Men's And Women's Water Polo
USA Water Polo is proud to announce the U.S. Olympic Teams for Men's and Women's Water Polo that will compete at the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China starting August 8. The squads each qualified for the Olympics via Gold Medal victories at the 2007 Pan American Games and both are fresh off Silver Medal finishes at the 2008 FINA World League Super Final.
USA Water Polo is proud to announce the U.S. Olympic Teams for Men's and Women's Water Polo that will compete at the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China starting August 8. The squads each qualified for the Olympics via Gold Medal victories at the 2007 Pan American Games and both are fresh off Silver Medal finishes at the 2008 FINA World League Super Final.
2008 Beijing Olympics Water Polo Schedule - Women's Beijing Olympics Water Polo
2008 Women's Beijing Olympics Water Polo Schedule - All water polo matches will be held at the Ying Tung Natatorium
2008 Women's Beijing Olympics Water Polo Schedule - All water polo matches will be held at the Ying Tung Natatorium
2008 Beijing Olympics Water Polo Schedule
2008 Beijing Olympics Water Polo Schedule - All water polo matches will be held at the Ying Tung Natatorium
2008 Beijing Olympics Water Polo Schedule - All water polo matches will be held at the Ying Tung Natatorium