By Prior to the 2016 Olympics in Rio, in what became a notable moment for a sport not particularly known for being notable, U.S. men’s water polo coach Dejan Udovicic made a bold prediction to ESPN: “I am guaranteeing it,” Udovicic said. “Gold medal in 2020.” He was half right. For
By Pod: CDM Coach and Olympic Champion Melissa Seidemann
Today one of the most accomplished water polo athletes in US history: a two-time Olympic gold medalist and Cutino award winner while starring for National Champions Stanford, she recently took the reins at one of the most prestigious programs in the USA, Corona del Mar High School. It’s Melissa Seidemann
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NBC’s Olympic TV Ratings Drop, Online Viewers Surge
Fewer younger Americans are catching five-ring fever, at least according to a report on multi-channel viewing behaviors during the Rio Olympics. NBC’s TV ratings were down significantly compared to London, 17% among all prime time viewers and a whopping 25% among those age 18-49, the key target of advertisers. It’s the
By Serbia Wins Historic Olympic Gold
He played three Olympics himself but never won it. In his first cycle as a national team coach Dejan Savic and his players became Olympic champions. In a one-sided final the Serbs confirmed their favourite status and put the icing on the cake of what have been international domination since
Serbia Awakes, Will Face Croatia for Water Polo Gold
It is difficult to overstate the emotions attached to any Croatia vs. Serbia matchup, let alone one between arguably each nation’s best athletic teams. Croatia are the defending Olympic champions and defeated a strong, experienced Montenegro side to earn a title chance. Serbia appeared to sleepwalk through the group stage
Perfection: USA Women Dominate to Repeat Olympic Water Polo Gold
They didn’t make it look easy. It was easy. The U.S. Women’s Water Polo Team defeated an overmatched Italy 12-5 to repeat as Olympic Gold Medal Champions on Friday. The group ended a stretch of victories, over 20 in a row, with five more in Rio before a final display of
Key Facts About USA, Italy Gold Medal Water Polo Tilt
Some vital facts about today’s gold medal water polo match between the defending champion USA women, and Italy as compiled by NWA. The teams have met four times in Olympic competition, the first was in the 2004 semis which the Italians won toward winning a gold medal. The U.S. won six straight meetings
