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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
The USA Women's Water Polo team dominated their World Cup qualifier tournament in Rotterdam, finishing first place with a stunning 13-3 victory over Italy. The win sends them to the World Cup Final in Sydney this July.
The USA Women's Water Polo team rallied from an early deficit to defeat longtime rival Spain 7-5 at the World Cup qualifier in Rotterdam. Goalkeeper Isabel Williams made 12 saves in a stunning comeback performance.
The USA Women's Water Polo team secured a thrilling 12-10 victory over the Netherlands in Rotterdam at the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Ryann Neushul led the charge with four goals in a nail-biting match that saw the Americans rally in the final quarter.
