Editor’s Note: This past February 18 – 20, teams flocked to the Coral Springs Aquatics Center in South Florida after a COVID-19 break last year. The South Florida International Water Polo Tournament—now in it’s 19th year—saw a return to form, with teams from all over the region participating in one
Where’s Marko? Why are an Olympian and his Brother Left Off USC’s Roster?
In recent weeks, USC men’s basketball has climbed as high as fifth in national polls—the program’s highest ranking since being ranked #5 in 1974. Amid the hoopla around a program that has never won an NCAA title, a bit of perspective. What if Trojan Head Coach Andy Enfield, without prior
By Michael Randazzo Analysis/Commentary/Olympics/USA Men/USA Water Polo/USA Women/Varsity Men/Varsity WomenTop Five Stories from 2021: No 1—Hard Truths Require Tough Water Polo Leadership
Editor’s Note: The end is already here for the 2021 water polo season. TWp looks back on the five biggest story lines of the year. Today we focus on what challenges from the previous year will carry on into 2022. This year will be pivotal for American water polo for
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The US men’s water polo team sits atop Group A with a perfect four points after two matches are done at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. That after they trounced an overmatched South African team 20-3 on Tuesday, a match in which every American field player except Alex Obert and Jessie
HIGHLIGHTS: USA Women Overcome Physical China; Men, Unconventional Japan
Adam Krikorian was becoming more agitated on the sideline at some of the decisions, or lack of, and he gained a yellow card for his efforts. – Fina.org If a 3-3 tie versus Japan in the first quarter was troublesome for the world’s best women’s water polo team, then an
HIGHLIGHTS: Dominant Win after “Lots of Nerves” for USA Women in Tokyo Opener
“There were lots and lots of nerves,” said Olympic newcomer Stephania Haralabidis after her USA Women’s National Water Polo Team set a short-lived Olympic record, defeating hosts Japan 25-4 on Saturday in their Tokyo opener. The 11-point margin of victory stood as the greatest ever in a women’s Olympic water
Preview of Tokyo Olympics Women’s Water Polo: USA Are Team to Beat
Women’s water polo group play at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics opens of Saturday at the Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center when two-time defending champions the United States face host Japan. This will open 15 days of competition between 10 squads competing for eight spots in the quarterfinals; the Olympic women’s
Preview of Tokyo Olympics Men’s Water Polo: Serbia, Beware the Upstart Italians
Men’s water polo group play at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics opens on Saturday at the Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center when the United States faces host Japan. 12 teams will compete to advance for eight spots in the quarterfinals; the Olympic men’s final will be held on August 8. Click
It’s Settled: Water Polo is the Hardest Sport
The Tokyo Olympics officially begin tonight with opening ceremonies taking center stage on NBC here in the States (7:30 PM EDT; 4:30 PDT). And it wouldn’t be an Olympic year without publications discovering water polo and making lists, one of which forever settles the question “which is the most difficult
