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New Zealand's under-21 canoe polo teams made history at the world championships in Germany, with both men's and women's squads earning their first-ever podium finishes. Small-town players from Manawatū helped power the historic achievement against 76 teams from around the globe.
Three college athletes just brought home a national polo championship, putting their small South Carolina school on the map. The University of South Carolina Aiken declared April 1 as Women's Polo Day to celebrate the historic win.
Greece's men's water polo team has punched their ticket to the World Cup Final Four in Sydney after a thrilling 14-11 victory over the Netherlands. The win comes just one day after their historic comeback against Serbia, proving the team's unstoppable momentum.
A team of 10-year-old water polo players from Newport Beach fought back from an early deficit to win the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics championship. Their undefeated tournament run shows how youth sports can build both champions and character.
A university polo team founded just eight years ago as a family project has become a national powerhouse, claiming their third championship since 2023. The Mean Green upset 12-time champion Cornell at home, proving their dynasty is built to last.
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Two rival water polo organizations in South Africa are working together after a year of legal battles and public disputes. The partnership could create a model where both groups serve athletes while maintaining international recognition.
The USC Trojans claimed their eighth women's water polo national title with a nail-biting 10-9 victory over California, avenging last year's championship loss. After a five-year drought, the team's comeback victory ties them with UCLA for second place in all-time championships.
Three Team USA women's water polo players just captured league championships across Europe, dominating in Spain and Greece. The wins come just ahead of the Champions League Final Four, where their teams will compete for the sport's biggest club prize.
Jeanette Chippington thought her Paralympic days were over after retiring from swimming in 2004. Twelve years later, she made history by winning the first-ever Paralympic gold medal in Para canoe at Rio 2016. #
Twenty-six years after winning Olympic gold, Australia's women's water polo team returns to the same Sydney pool to face the USA in a World Cup semifinal. Both Australian teams have reached the semifinals, with the men stunning defending world champions Spain.
Team USA's youth men's water polo squad crushed China 21-9 at the World Youth Championship in Portugal, starting their tournament with an explosive performance. Eight different players scored as the young Americans showed their depth and talent on the world stage.
The US women's water polo team just clinched their first major international championship in two years, defeating Italy 13-3 in Rotterdam. After back-to-back fourth-place finishes left fans worried, the team roared back to prove they're still a force to be reckoned with.
Team Standing Rock claimed victory at the Snow Polo World Cup in Switzerland, defeating Flexjet in a nail-biting final on a frozen lake. The tournament attracted 26,000 spectators to watch teams compete on one of winter's most unique sporting stages.
Four young athletes from California's Central Coast just helped Team USA's women's water polo team punch their ticket to the World Cup Final. Their victory in the Netherlands marks a major milestone on the road to the LA Olympics.
Twenty-four-year-old Sophia Jensen just became a world champion, claiming her first gold medal at the canoe sprint world championships in Poland. The Quebec athlete powered through the 500-meter final in just over two minutes, proving that patience and persistence pay off.
The USA women's water polo team dominated Spain 13-9 to win the 2026 World Cup Final in Sydney, reclaiming gold after missing last year's final. Emily Ausmus led the charge with six goals in a stunning performance that brought Team USA back to the top.
Croatia's women's water polo team defeated France for the first time ever at a major tournament, dominating from start to finish with a stunning 15-9 victory. One of the youngest teams in the championship proved age is just a number.
After beating childhood leukemia and surviving three near-death experiences as a baby, 14-year-old Lydia Johnson stepped out of her comfort zone to join her high school water polo team. Her journey from a hospital bed strung with courage beads to the pool shows what's possible when you embrace a second chance.
The U.S. Women's National Water Polo Team dominated Japan 28-8 in Rotterdam, securing their spot in the World Cup Final this July in Sydney. Three players each scored five goals in the commanding victory that sealed second place in their division.
Harvard's women's water polo team just pulled off their third consecutive overtime playoff victory, defeating Brown 11-8 to reach the championship game. The thrilling double-overtime win sets up a title defense showdown on Sunday.
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