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- 1 Which country won the gold in water polo in the 2016 Rio Olympics?
- 2 Who won Olympic Water Polo 2016?
- 3 What country won the gold medal in women’s water polo at the last Olympic Games Rio 2016 )?
- 4 Who won the 2016 Rio Olympics in water polo?
- 5 How many countries won a gold medal in men’s water polo?
- 6 How many times has Serbia won the water polo at the Olympics?
Which country won the gold in water polo in the 2016 Rio Olympics?
TOKYO, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Rio 2016 champions Serbia won their second consecutive Olympic gold medal in men’s water polo, beating Greece 13-10 in a thrilling final at Tatsumi Water Polo Centre on Sunday.
Who won Olympic Water Polo 2016?
Serbia
Water polo at the 2016 Summer Olympics
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Champions | Serbia (men) United States (women) |
| Runners-up | Croatia (men) Italy (women) |
| Third place | Italy (men) Russia (women) |
| Fourth place | Montenegro (men) Hungary (women) |
What country won the gold medal in women’s water polo at the last Olympic Games Rio 2016 )?
The United States
The women’s tournament of Water polo at the 2016 Summer Olympics at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, began on 9 August and ended on 19 August 2016. Games were held at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre and the Olympic Aquatics Stadium. The United States won the gold medal by defeating Italy 12–5 in the final.
Which country won the most gold medals in the last Olympics?
United States
2016 Summer Olympics medal table
| 2016 Summer Olympics medals | |
|---|---|
| Location | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Highlights | |
| Most gold medals | United States (46) |
| Most total medals | United States (121) |
Who won water polo Olympics 2008?
Hungary
Water polo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Champions | Hungary (men) Netherlands (women) |
| Runners-up | United States (men) United States (women) |
| Third place | Serbia (men) Australia (women) |
| Fourth place | Montenegro (men) Hungary (women) |
Who won the 2016 Rio Olympics in water polo?
The men’s tournament of Water polo at the 2016 Summer Olympics at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, began on 6 August and ended on 20 August 2016. Games were held at the Maria Lenk Aquatic Center and the Olympic Aquatics Stadium. Serbia won the gold medal by defeating Croatia in the final.
How many countries won a gold medal in men’s water polo?
Tony Azevedo is the first non-European water polo player to compete at five Olympic Games. George Mavrotas and Georgios Afroudakis are the only two five-time Olympians that haven’t won any medals. Only 4 countries won the gold Olympic medal in men’s water polo while hosting the Olympic Games.
How many times has Serbia won the water polo at the Olympics?
Serbia played water polo at only 3 Olympic Games (2008, 2012, 2016) and they won the title in 2016. Serbia has a chance to defend the title this summer at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. 12 different countries only participated once in men’s water polo at the Olympic Games.
How did Serbia win the 2016 Rio Olympics?
Serbia won the gold medal by defeating Croatia in the final. Bronze was won by Italy after beating Montenegro. After the Rio Olympics, Serbia national team held Olympic Games, World Championship, European Championship, World Cup and World League titles simultaneously. The draw was held on 10 April 2016.