United States men's national water polo team
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The United States men's national water polo team is the representative for the United States of America
in international men's water polo
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The team competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics
, where they won silver medal in the final, losing to Hungary
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United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in international men's water polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
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The team competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
, where they won silver medal in the final, losing to Hungary
Hungary men's national water polo team
The Hungary men's national water polo team represents Hungary in international men's water polo competitions and is controlled by Hungarian Water Polo Association. They are considered the world's top power in the history of water polo, having won 15 Olympic, 9 World Championship, 5 FINA World...
14-10.
Team members
- 2000 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 2000 Summer OlympicsThe water polo competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia saw Hungary’s return to the gold medal platform and the introduction of the women’s tournament...
— - Gavin Arroyo, Tony AzevedoTony AzevedoAnthony Lawrence Azevedo is an American water polo player and a graduate of Stanford University. Nicknamed "The Savior" at one point, he is considered to be one of the best American water polo players in recent memory...
, Ryan BaileyRyan Bailey (water polo)Ryan Bailey is an American water polo player, currently playing for VK Partizan. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary.Went to Millikan High School in Long...
, Dan Hackett, Chris Humbert, Sean KernSean KernSean Kern is an American water polo player. His position is center forward . During his water polo career, Kern was a four-time All-American, two-time National Player of the Year, two-time NCAA champion and three-time UCLA scoring leader. After his 1999 season, Kern was honored as the first-ever...
, Chi Kredel, Robert Lynn, Kyle Kopp, Sean Nolan, Chris Oeding, Bradley SchumacherBrad SchumacherBradley Darrell Schumacher is a two-time, two-sport Olympian from the United States. He was part of two gold medal swimming relay teams at the 1996 Olympics...
, Wolf WigoWolf WigoWolf Wigo is a renowned American water polo player and coach. He has played competitive water polo at the national level since age 13, was a four-year All-America collegiate player and led his Stanford University team to two NCAA Championships. A member of the U.S...
, head coach John VargasJohn VargasJohn Vargas is an American actor best known for his role in the films Primary Colors and Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan.-Early life:John Vargas was born in the Bronx, New York and moved to Puerto Rico when his father was killed in Vietnam. He was accepted into the Air Force Academy upon finishing...
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- 2004 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 2004 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the Olympic Aquatic Centre where women competed for only the second time in the event at the Summer Olympics....
— - Omar Amr, Tony AzevedoTony AzevedoAnthony Lawrence Azevedo is an American water polo player and a graduate of Stanford University. Nicknamed "The Savior" at one point, he is considered to be one of the best American water polo players in recent memory...
, Ryan BaileyRyan Bailey (water polo)Ryan Bailey is an American water polo player, currently playing for VK Partizan. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary.Went to Millikan High School in Long...
, Layne BeaubienLayne BeaubienLayne Beaubien is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary....
, Brandon BrooksBrandon Brooks (water polo)Brandon Brooks , who played water polo as a goalie for UCLA and the 2004 and 2008 United States National teams, is now the head coach of the women's water polo team at UCLA. The women's team won the 2008 and 2009 NCAA Women's Water Polo Championship, and one of his players, Courtney Mathewson,...
, Genai KerrGenai KerrGenai Kerr is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team and played in the 2004 Athens Olympics.-Early years:Kerr ran track at Chula Vista High School...
, Daniel Klatt, Brett Ormsby, Jeffrey Powers, Christopher Segesman, Jesse SmithJesse A. SmithJesse A. Smith is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary....
, Wolf WigoWolf WigoWolf Wigo is a renowned American water polo player and coach. He has played competitive water polo at the national level since age 13, was a four-year All-America collegiate player and led his Stanford University team to two NCAA Championships. A member of the U.S...
, and Adam WrightAdam Wright (water polo)Adam Wright is an American water polo player and a college water polo head coach. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics...
. Head Coach: Ratko RudićRatko RudićRatko Rudić is a Croatian water polo coach and a former water polo player. , he has won 34 medals as a coach at major events, making him the most successful water polo coach ever.- Playing career :...
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- 2008 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 2008 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held from 10 August to 24 August 2008 at the Ying Tung Natatorium in Beijing, People's Republic of China.-Men's medalists:-Women's medalists:-Men:-Women:-External links:**...
— - Tony AzevedoTony AzevedoAnthony Lawrence Azevedo is an American water polo player and a graduate of Stanford University. Nicknamed "The Savior" at one point, he is considered to be one of the best American water polo players in recent memory...
, Ryan BaileyRyan Bailey (water polo)Ryan Bailey is an American water polo player, currently playing for VK Partizan. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary.Went to Millikan High School in Long...
, Brandon BrooksBrandon Brooks (water polo)Brandon Brooks , who played water polo as a goalie for UCLA and the 2004 and 2008 United States National teams, is now the head coach of the women's water polo team at UCLA. The women's team won the 2008 and 2009 NCAA Women's Water Polo Championship, and one of his players, Courtney Mathewson,...
, Peter HudnutPeter HudnutPeter Hudnut is an American water polo player. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary....
, Tim HuttenTim HuttenTim Hutten is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, losing to Hungary. Tim is currently waiting to score more goals in the 2012 games in...
, J. W. KrumpholzJ. W. KrumpholzJames W. Krumpholz is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary.Krumpholz attended Foothill High School in Tustin, California, and...
, Rick MerloRick MerloRick Merlo is an American water polo player. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics...
, Merrill MosesMerrill MosesMerrill Moses is an American water polo player.Moses was a goalkeeper on the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary. He was named to the Olympic all-star team.In December 2010,...
, Jeff PowersJeff PowersJeff Powers is an American water polo player. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary....
, Jesse A. SmithJesse A. SmithJesse A. Smith is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary....
, Peter VarellasPeter VarellasPeter Varellas is an American water polo player. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary....
, Adam WrightAdam Wright (water polo)Adam Wright is an American water polo player and a college water polo head coach. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics...
, and Layne BeaubienLayne BeaubienLayne Beaubien is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary....
. Head Coach: Terry Schroeder, Assistant Coach: Robert Lynn.
- 2009 FINA World Championships — (July 20, 2009, Rome, Italy)
- Merrill MosesMerrill MosesMerrill Moses is an American water polo player.Moses was a goalkeeper on the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary. He was named to the Olympic all-star team.In December 2010,...
, Peter VarellasPeter VarellasPeter Varellas is an American water polo player. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary....
, Brian AlexanderBrian Alexander (water polo)Brian Alexander is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team.-External links:* *...
, Jeff PowersJeff PowersJeff Powers is an American water polo player. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary....
, Adam WrightAdam Wright (water polo)Adam Wright is an American water polo player and a college water polo head coach. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics...
, Justin JohnsonJustin JohnsonJustin Johnson is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Manchester Monarchs in the American Hockey League.On October 7, 2010, the Manchester Monarchs signed Johnson to a professional tryout agreement....
, Layne BeaubienLayne BeaubienLayne Beaubien is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary....
, Tony AzevedoTony AzevedoAnthony Lawrence Azevedo is an American water polo player and a graduate of Stanford University. Nicknamed "The Savior" at one point, he is considered to be one of the best American water polo players in recent memory...
, Ryan BaileyRyan Bailey (water polo)Ryan Bailey is an American water polo player, currently playing for VK Partizan. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary.Went to Millikan High School in Long...
, Tim HuttenTim HuttenTim Hutten is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, losing to Hungary. Tim is currently waiting to score more goals in the 2012 games in...
, Jesse SmithJesse A. SmithJesse A. Smith is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary....
, JW Krumpholz, Genai KerrGenai KerrGenai Kerr is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team and played in the 2004 Athens Olympics.-Early years:Kerr ran track at Chula Vista High School...
, John MannJohn Mann (water polo)John Mann is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team. In 2007 Mann won the 2006-07 Peter J. Cutino Award as the nation's top male collegiate water polo player. He currently plays in Spain for C.N...
(alternate). Head Coach: Terry Schroeder, Assistant Coach: Robert Lynn, Assistant Coach: Ryan Brown, Team Leader: Rick McKee.
Olympic Games
- 1900Water polo at the 1900 Summer OlympicsAt the 1900 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested.8 teams entered the water polo event, with one withdrawing before competition. The tournament was played in a single-elimination format, with no playoff for third place. Thus, four of the seven competing teams won...
— Didn't participate - 1904Water polo at the 1904 Summer OlympicsAt the 1904 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested. Only American contestants participated; three teams of 7 players each entered....
— Gold medal - 1908Water polo at the 1908 Summer OlympicsAt the 1908 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Belgium:* Victor Boin* Herman Donners* Fernand Feyaerts * Oscar Grégoire* Herman Meyboom* Albert Michant * Joseph Pletinckx...
— Didn't participate - 1912Water polo at the 1912 Summer OlympicsThe 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, saw the fourth water polo tournament at Olympics. All games took place in the newly built swimming stadium in Djurgårdsbrunnsviken from July 7 to July 16, 1912.-Medal summary:...
— Didn't participate - 1920Water polo at the 1920 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Gold medal round:-Silver medal round:-Bronze medal round:...
— 4th place - 1924Water polo at the 1924 Summer OlympicsFinal results for the water polo tournament at the 1924 Summer Olympics:-Medal summary:Note: The players above the line played at least one game in this tournament, the players below the line were reserve players and did not compete in this tournament. Nevertheless the exclusively credits them all...
— Bronze medal - 1928Water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Participating nations:Each country was allowed to enter a team of 11 players and they all were eligible for participation....
— Quarterfinals - 1932Water polo at the 1932 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Round-Robin:All of the five teams played each team once.Germany vs. Brazil4 August 1932USA vs. Brazil6 August 1932Hungary vs. Germany6 August 1932USA vs. Japan7 August 1932Hungary vs. Japan...
— Bronze medal - 1936Water polo at the 1936 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Elimination Rounds:In the first round each team in a group played each other team in the same group. The placings were determined on points. If the points were equal, then the better goal average decided...
— First round - 1948Water polo at the 1948 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Round One:In the first round each team in a group played each other team in the same group. The placings were determined on points. If the points were equal, then the better goal average decided...
— Second round - 1952Water polo at the 1952 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1952 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Final standings:-References:*...
— 4th place - 1956Water polo at the 1956 Summer OlympicsTen nations competed in water polo at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. The event was open only to men's teams.-Medallists:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1956 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Preliminary round:...
— 5th place - 1960Water polo at the 1960 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1960 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Final standings:-References:*...
— 7th place - 1964Water polo at the 1964 Summer OlympicsFinal results for the water polo tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics:FIRST ROUNDGroup A: Italy,4; Romania,2; Japan,0Group B: USSR,4; Germany,2; Australia,0Group C: Yugoslavia,6; Netherlands,4; USA,2; Brazil,0...
— Second round - 1968Water polo at the 1968 Summer OlympicsThe Water Polo Tournament at the 1968 Summer Olympics was held from October 14 to October 25, 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico. Australia earned one of sixteen invitations, but the Australian Olympic Committee refused to pay the squad's transportation cost...
— 5th place - 1972Water polo at the 1972 Summer OlympicsFinal results for the water polo competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich.-Medalists:- Pool A :-Pool B:-Pool C:- Group II :Results taken from Preliminary Round...
— Bronze medal - 1976Water polo at the 1976 Summer OlympicsThe water polo tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics was held from July 18 to July 27, 1976 in Montreal, Canada.-Medalists:-Participating teams:Group AGroup BGroup C-Group A:*July 18, 1976*July 19, 1976*July 20, 1976-Group B:...
— Didn't participate - 1980Water polo at the 1980 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 1980 Summer Olympics as usual was a part of the swimming sport, other two parts were swimming and diving. They were not three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water Polo discipline consisted of one event: men's team.In the preliminary...
— Didn't participate - 1984Water polo at the 1984 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 1984 Summer Olympics as usual was part of the swimming sport, the other two being swimming and diving. They were not seen as three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water polo discipline consisted of one event: the men's team...
— Silver medal - 1988Water polo at the 1988 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 1988 Summer Olympics as usual was part of the swimming sport, the other two being swimming and diving. They were not seen as three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water polo discipline consisted of one event: the men's team...
— Silver medal - 1992Water polo at the 1992 Summer OlympicsThe men's water polo tournament at the 1992 Summer Olympics was held from August 1 to August 10, 1992, in Barcelona, Spain. Reigning world champion Yugoslavia had qualified for the tournament, but as it had formally dissolved in the interim, it didn't participate.The successor countries didn't...
— 4th place - 1996Water polo at the 1996 Summer OlympicsThe men's water polo tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held from July 20 to July 28, 1996, in Atlanta, United States.-Group A:*Saturday July 20, 1996*Sunday July 21, 1996*Monday July 22, 1996*Tuesday July 23, 1996...
— 7th place - 2000Water polo at the 2000 Summer OlympicsThe water polo competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia saw Hungary’s return to the gold medal platform and the introduction of the women’s tournament...
— 6th place - 2004Water polo at the 2004 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the Olympic Aquatic Centre where women competed for only the second time in the event at the Summer Olympics....
— 7th place - 2008Water polo at the 2008 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held from 10 August to 24 August 2008 at the Ying Tung Natatorium in Beijing, People's Republic of China.-Men's medalists:-Women's medalists:-Men:-Women:-External links:**...
— Silver medal
World Championship
- 1973 — 5th place
- 1975 — 8th place
- 1978 — 5th place
- 1982Water polo at the 1982 World Aquatics Championships – Men's tournamentThe 1982 FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship was the fourth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. The tournament was incorporated in the 1982 World Aquatics Championships, held in Guayaquil, Ecuador....
— 6th place - 1986Water polo at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships – Men's tournamentThe 1986 FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship was the fifth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. The tournament was incorporated in the 1986 World Aquatics Championships, held in Madrid, Spain. It is the only men's world championship to have...
— 4th place - 1991 — 4th place
- 1994 — 6th place
- 1998 — 7th place
- 2001 — 7th place
- 2003 — 6th place
- 2005 — 11th place
- 2007 — 9th place
- 2011Water polo at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships – Men's tournamentThe men's water polo tournament at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, China was held from July 18 to July 30. The top three teams qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics.- Qualification :...
— 6th place
FINA World League
- 20022002 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2002 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the first edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. After two preliminary rounds the Super Final was held in Patras, Greece from August 1 to August 4, 2002....
— Preliminary round - 20032003 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2003 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the second edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— Bronze medal - 20042004 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2004 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the third edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. After a preliminary round, the Super Final was held in Long Beach, United States.-Preliminary round:...
— 6th place - 20052005 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2005 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the fourth edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. After a preliminary round and a semifinal round, the Super Final was held in Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro....
— Semifinal round - 20062006 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2006 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the fifth edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. After a preliminary round and a semifinal round, the Super Final was held in Athens, Greece....
— 5th place - 20072007 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2007 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the sixth edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— 5th place - 20082008 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2008 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the seventh edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— Silver medal - 20092009 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2009 FINA Men's Water Polo World League is the eighth edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. After a preliminary round organized by continent, the Super Final was held in Podgorica, Montenegro, from 16 June to 21 June 2009.The field includes...
— 4th place - 20102010 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2010 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the ninth edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. After a preliminary round organized by continent, the Super Final was held in Niš, Serbia from July 13–18, 2010...
— 5th place
FINA Water Polo World Cup
- 19791979 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1979 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the first edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Rijeka and in the Tašmajdan Swimming Pool in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.Participating teams were the eight best...
— Silver medal - 19811981 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1981 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the second edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Long Beach, United States...
— 4th place - 19831983 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1983 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the third edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Malibu, United States...
— 4th place - 19851985 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1985 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the fourth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Duisburg, West Germany...
— Silver medal - 19871987 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1987 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the fifth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Thessalonica, Greece. Eight teams participated to decide the winner of what would be a bi-annual event...
— 4th place - 19891989 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1989 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the sixth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Berlin, West Germany. Eight teams participated to decide the winner of what would be a bi-annual event...
— 8th place - 19911991 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1991 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the seventh edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Barcelona, Spain. Eight teams participated to decide the winner of what would be a bi-annual event...
— Gold medal - 19931993 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1993 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the eighth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Athens, Greece. Eight teams participated to decide the winner of what would be a bi-annual event until...
— 4th place - 19951995 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1995 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the ninth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Atlanta, United States. Eight teams participated to decide the winner of what would be a bi-annual event...
— 4th place - 19971997 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1997 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the tenth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Athens, Greece. Eight teams participated to decide the winner of what would be a bi-annual event until...
— Gold medal - 19991999 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1999 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the eleventh edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in the Sydney International Aquatic Centre in Sydney, Australia from 28 September to 3 October 1999...
— 6th place - 20022002 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 2002 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the twelfth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in the Tašmajdan Swimming Pool in Belgrade, Serbia from August 20 to August 25, 2002...
— 7th place - 20062006 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 13th edition of the FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was held in the Alfréd Hajós Swimming Pool on Margitsziget in Budapest, Hungary from June 13 to June 18, 2006.-Teams:-=*Goran Volarević*Damir Burić*Boris Pavlović...
— Didn't participate - 20102010 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 14th edition of the Men's FINA Water Polo World Cup was held in Oradea, Romania from July 27 to August 1, 2010.-Format:8 teams qualified for the 2010 FINA World Cup. They were split into two groups of 4 teams. After playing a Round-robin every team advanced to the quarterfinals...
— 4th place