Beijing 2008 Olympics

Send your message to the 2008 Silver Medalist Olympic Teams!

Congrats to both teams. You should be very proud of your performances. A special congratulations to Terry Schroeder. It was great to see you back at an international level.
Karen and Sarah
Concord, CA


To Elsie Windes: \  \ Elsie we were so proud and excited to watch you play in Beijing.  Your represent T-Hills and (503) so well.  You have been and remain a huge inspration to our daughter, Hana.
Kevin G.
Zhuhai, China

Awesome job guys. My whole family was glued to the tv and computer as we foollowed your success.  \ 2012 is going to be a golden year.
Trey D.
Dana Point CA.


Jessica-I and so many others are so very proud of you.  We watched and cheered you on throughout the whole olympics.  Congrats for fulfilling a life long dream.  I wish you the best.  Your high school ...
Todd H.
San Ramon, California


Jessica, well done, congratulations@  Really enjoyed watching you in the olympics.I have fond memories of you and your dad on the trip to Portugal.
Fran A.
San Diego, CA


Both National Teams represented our country in a tremendously positive way. As a servicemember, I take pride in your performance, pride, respect and sacrifice.
Fred S.
Fort Bragg, NC


Im very happy that now  American Waterpolo is on the TOP,  congratulations for giving us big happiness
Edwin M.
Elizabeth NJ

Other Web Sites:

USOC Amazing Awaits | NBC Olympics | Official Beijing 2008 Olympics Website |
2008 Men's FINA World League Recaps | 2008 Women's FINA World League Recaps

For most up to date TV schedule for water polo visit www.NBCOlympics.com

Also from that same link, NBC is streaming LIVE almost all water polo games

Greg Mescall's Blog From Beijing
Photo Gallery from Beijing

U.S. Olympic Team For Men's Water Polo
Head Coach - Terry Schroeder
Asst. Coach - Robert Lynn
Asst. Coach - Ryan Brown
Team Leader - Rick McKee

1. Merrill Moses
2. Peter Varellas
3. Peter Hudnut
4. Jeff Powers
5. Adam Wright
6. Rick Merlo
7. Layne Beaubien
8. Tony Azevedo
9. Ryan Bailey
10. Tim Hutten
11. Jesse Smith
12. JW Krumpholz
13. Brandon Brooks

U.S. Olympic Team For Women's Water Polo

Head Coach - Guy Baker
Asst. Coach - Kyle Kopp
Asst. Coach - Heather Moody
Team Leader - Bernice Orwig

1. Betsey Armstrong
2. Heather Petri
3. Brittany Hayes
4. Brenda Villa
5. Lauren Wenger
6. Natalie Golda
7. Patty Cardenas
8. Jessica Steffens
9. Elsie Windes
10. Alison Gregorka
11. Moriah van Norman
12. Kami Craig
13. Jaime Hipp

 

Men's Olympic Competition
(Beijing, China) 
 
Olympic Competition Schedule
(Subject to Change)
 
Day 1 (8/10/08)
9:30a ESP- CAN
10:50a HUN- MNE
12:10p AUS- GRE
2:00p SRB- GER
3:20p CRO- ITA
4:40p USA- CHN (1:40am PST)
 
Day 2 (8/12/08)
9:30a GRE- HUN
10:50a ESP- AUS
12:10p ITA- USA
(9:10 PM PST - Aug 11)

2:00p SRB- CRO
3:20p CAN- MNE
4:40p GER- CHN
Day 3 (8/14/08)
9:30a CRO- GER
10:50a USA- SRB
(7:50 PM PST - Aug 13)
12:10a HUN-ESP
2:00p MNE- GRE
3:20p AUS- CAN
4:40p CHN- ITA
 
Day 4 (8/16/08)
9:30a GER- ITA
10:50a CAN- GRE
12:10p CRO- USA
(9:10 PM PST - Aug 15)
2:00p ESP- MNE
3:20p AUS- HUN
4:40p SRB- CHN

Day 5 (8/18/08)
9:30a SRB- ITA
10:50a HUN- CAN
12:10p MNE- AUS
2:00p USA- GER
(11:00 PM PST - Aug 17)
3:20p ESP- GRE
4:40p CHN- CRO





 

QF Round (8/20/08)
9:30a 6 th A- 5 th B
10:50a 5 th A- 6 th B
5:00p 3 rd A- 2 nd B
6:20p 2 nd A- 3 rd B







 

SF Round (8/22/08)
9:30a Loser Game 31- Loser Game 32
(Winner 11 th , Loser 12 th )
10:50a 4 th A- Winner Game 31
5:00p 4 th B- Winner Game 32
6:20p 1 st A- Winner Game 33
7:40p USA- SRB




 

Final Round (8/24/08)
3:40PM - USA-HUN - Gold Medal Match



Men's Results

8.10 - v. China W 8-4
8.12 - v. Italy W 12-11

8.14 - v. Serbia L 4-2
8.16 - v. Croatia W 7-5
8.18 - v. Germany W 8-7
8.22 - v. Serbia W 10-5

8.24 - v. Hungary L (Gold Medal Match) 14-10

Women's Olympic Competition
(Beijing, China)

Olympic Competition Schedule
(Subject to Change)

Day 1 (8/11/08)
1:00p- HUN- NED
3:20p- RUS- ITA
3:40p- GRE- AUS
5:00p- USA- CHN (2:00am PST)
Day 2 (8/13/08)
1:00p HUN- AUS
2:20p RUS- CHN
3:40p USA - ITA (12:40am PST)
5:00p GRE- NED
 
Day 3 (8/15/08)
1:00p NED- AUS
2:20p RUS- USA
(11:20pm PST Aug 14)

3:40p HUN- GRE
5:00p ITA- CHN
QF Round (8/17/08)
1:00p 4th A- 4 th B
(Winner 7 th , Loser 8 th)
2:20p CHN- AUS
3:40p ITA- NED
 
SF Round (8/19/08)
1:00p Loser Game 14- Loser Game 15
(Winner 5 th , Loser 6 th )
2:20p  USA- AUS
3:40p HUN-NED
 
Final Round (8/21/08)
5:00p AUS-HUN
6:20p USA-NED
   
Women's Results

8.11 - v. China W 12-11
8.13 - v. Italy T 9-9
8.15 - v. Russia W 12-7
8.19 - v. Australia W 9-8

8.21 - v. Netherlands L (Gold Medal Match) 9-8




Final Group Standings

Group A
1. USA
2. Italy
3. China
4. Russia

Group B
1. Hungary
2. Australia
3. Netherlands
4. Greece