By The odds already favor a return to the victory stand for the U.S. Women’s Water Polo Team in Rio. They have now bettered those chances by adopting a last minute addition to the squad. Stand up comedian and Saturday Night Live star Leslie Jones has made her unique mark on
U.S. Women Begin Water Polo Medal Round Against Hosts Brazil
The “second” Olympic tournament begins today for women’s water polo at the Rio Games. All eight teams that entered the games advance to the medal round after a group phase that merely sets the seedings for the finals. Team USA and Italy won their groups and will each face No.
Krikorian Tragedy Matures “Callow” USA Water Polo Women | SI.com
A “foreboding” text message two days before their opening game resulted in turmoil for the USA Women’s Water Polo Team in Rio. Coach Adam Krikorian’s brother had died. The team barely averaging 23 years of age was suddenly forced to manage the very real emotions surrounding mortality and family. The young team
USA Coach Addresses Family Loss After Women’s Water Polo Victory
Team USA women’s water polo made quick work of 2012 silver medalists Spain in their opening round Olympic match in Rio on Tuesday. Six different athletes scored seven times in the first half to barge to a 7-2 lead. The Americans finished the game with an 11-4 win. Head Coach
TWEET: Team USA Looks Good for Opening Ceremonies
The Ralph Lauren fittings are done and the men’s and women’s teams are ready for Rio Opening Ceremonies. NBC gets its copious coverage of the games on Friday. The full competitive schedule is here. #TeamUSA is looking NICE for the #OpeningCeremony tonight at the #Olympics. Watch on @nbc at 7:30pm.
Follow U.S. Water Polo Olympians on Social Media
Olympic athletes are as social media-savvy as ever and are offering more access to the games than ever before. No exception for the USA Senior Water Polo Teams. Both men’s and women’s rosters below augmented by the individual’s twitter and instagram accounts. Plus, Total Waterpolo’s Twitter list of American water
The Next ‘It Girl’ of the Olympics Hits Hard | OZY
Ashleigh Johnson, goalkeeper for the US Women’s National Water Polo Team, may rank among the most covered athlete at the 2016 Olympics. Ozy Magazine gives her the ‘rising star’ treatment with a little help from Total Waterpolo. Johnson’s coach believes she could be just that: She’s “the perfect candidate to
