SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING: 13:00-14:15 / solo (required)
WATER POLO: 03:30 / Group A: Netherlands - USA (W) 04:50 / Group A: Kazakhstan - Canada (W) 06:10 / Group B: Australia - Canada (W) 07:30 / Group B: New Zealand - Uzbekistan (W) 09:00 / Group C: Brazil - Russia (W) 10:20 / Group D: South Africa - China (W) 11:40 / Group D: Italy - Cuba (W) 13:00 / Group C: Greece - Spain (W)
The 14th National Aquatic Championships are officially hitting the pool, covering everything from distance swimming and synchronized routines to diving and water polo. July 16–31, 2011, Shanghai
Here’s the lineup for the championship finals and the water polo matches: Saturday, July 16th: Dive into the deep end: From 11:15 to 12:20, we had a three-minute synchronization involving the women's team.
July 17th (Sunday): Diving into the deep end: From 11:05 to 12:20, we’re looking at a ten-minute synchronized session for the men. Synchronized swimming: basically just high-stakes aquatic ballet where you try not to inhale half the pool while smiling for the judges. 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM: Solo session—and yeah, this part isn't optional. Water polo: basically just a high-stakes game of aquatic wrestling where everyone happens to be incredibly fit and perpetually exhausted. 3:30 AM: Group A matchup: Netherlands vs. USA (Women's) Group A: USA vs. Canada (Women's) 06:10 AM: Group B matchup—USA vs. Canada (Women’s). 07:30 AM: Group B kicks off with New Zealand taking on Uzbekistan (W). 9:00 AM | Group C: USA vs. Germany (Women's) 10:20 AM: Group D matchup—USA vs. China (Women's). 11:40 AM: Group D matchup—USA vs. Cuba (Women's). 1:00 PM ET: Group C matchup between Team USA and Spain (W)
Monday, July 18th: Diving into the deep end: 08:00 - 09:15: 1m (M) 11:15 to 12:20: Ten minutes of synchronized swimming for the ladies. Synchronized swimming: It’s basically just high-stakes aquatic ballet where everyone tries to look effortless while fighting for oxygen. 1:00 PM to 2:20 PM—mandatory duo session. Water polo: basically just a high-stakes game of wrestling in a pool where everyone is perpetually exhausted. 3:30 AM: Group A matchup—Canada vs. Mexico (M). Group A kickoff: USA vs. Spain (Men's). 06:10 AM: Group B matchup—USA vs. Australia (Men's) 7:30 AM: Group C kickoff—Brazil versus the US Men's National Team. 11:00 AM: Group C showdown—Team USA versus Canada (Men). 12:20 PM kickoff for Group D: USA vs. Germany (Men's) Group D: USA vs. South Africa (Men's) at 1:40 PM. 3:00 PM: Group B matchup—USA vs. China (Men's)
Tuesday, July 19th: It’s like watching someone dive headfirst into a pool without checking if there’s actually any water in it. The clock hit 8:00 AM, and by 9:05, we’d already burned through an entire minute—it’s like watching a slow-motion car crash where you know exactly how much damage is coming before it even happens. From 11:05 to 12:20, we’re looking at a three-minute synchronization window for the men. Synchronized swimming: it’s essentially like watching a group of people try to perform a high-stakes ballet while simultaneously trying not to drown in a pool. 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM: Team meeting—and yes, it’s mandatory. Open water swimming: it’s basically just paying money to see if you can survive being tossed around by the Atlantic without losing your mind. 03:00: 6.2 miles (Ž) Water polo: basically just a high-stakes wrestling match held in a pool where everyone is perpetually exhausted. 3:30 AM: Group B matchup—Team USA vs. Canada (Womens). Group B: USA vs. New Zealand (Women's) Group C kicks off at 6:10 AM with Spain taking on Russia (W). 07:30 AM: Group C kickoff — USA vs. Greece (W) 11:00 AM: Group D matchup—China vs. Cuba (Women). 12:20 PM: Group A matchup — Canada vs. USA (Women's) Group A: USA vs. Kazakhstan (W) 3:00 PM ET: Group D matchup — USA vs. South Africa (Womens)
Wednesday, July 20th: Synchronized swimming: basically just high-stakes aquatic gymnastics where everyone has to move like a single organism, which is much harder than it looks when you're trying not to inhale half the pool. 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM: just some me-time. Long-distance swimming: it’s essentially paying a premium to see how much of the Atlantic you can swallow before your body decides it's had enough. 03:00: 6.2 miles (M) Water polo is basically just organized drowning with more aggressive splashing. 3:30 AM: Group B matchup—USA vs. Canada (Men's). 4:50 AM: Group C matchup—Team USA vs. Canada (Men's). 06:10: Group C: USA vs. Japan (Men's) 7:30 AM: Group D kickoff—USA vs. Germany (Men's). 11:00 AM: Group D showdown—USA vs. Italy (Men's). 12:20 PM: Group A matchup — USA vs. Canada (Men's) 1:40 PM: Group A Matchup — USA vs. Kazakhstan (Men's) 3:00 PM: Group B matchup—USA vs. China (Men's).
Thursday, July 21st: It’s like watching a chaotic game of leapfrog at a public pool in Phoenix—just one unpredictable splash after another. From 11:15 to 12:20, we’re looking at about ten minutes of downtime for her. Synchronized swimming: it’s basically just high-stakes aquatic gymnastics where everyone pretends they aren't fighting for their lives while trying to look graceful under the surface. 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM: a little bit of everything goes into the mix. Long-distance swimming: basically just an endless exercise in questioning your own sanity while staring at nothing for hours. 03:00: tim 3.1 miles Water polo: basically just high-stakes wrestling disguised as a swimming race, where half the fun is trying not to drown while someone tries to sink you. Group C: USA vs. Spain (W) at 3:30 AM. Group C: USA vs. Russia (Women's) 06:10 AM: Group D matchup—USA vs. Cuba (Women’s). 7:30 AM: Group A matchup—USA vs. Canada (Women) 11:00 AM: Group D matchup — USA vs. China (Women's) 12:20 PM: Group B matchup—Australia vs. Uzbekistan (W) Group B matchup: New Zealand vs. Canada (W) 3:00 PM: Group A matchup — Kazakhstan vs. USA (Women's)
Friday, July 22nd: It’s like watching someone try to navigate a minefield while wearing blindfolds—just one unpredictable splash after another. The window from 11:05 to 12:20 yielded about three minutes of actual substance—kind of like watching a high-budget Hollywood blockbuster only to realize the entire plot was summarized in a thirty-second trailer. Synchronized swimming: just when you thought everything in this world had reached its peak level of choreographed absurdity, we get this. 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM: we're wide open for some duo play. Open water swimming: it’s basically just paying a premium to see if you can survive a giant, unpredictable bathtub without losing your mind. 02:00: 3.1 miles (Ž) 04:00: 3.1 miles (M) Water polo is basically just organized drowning with extra steps and much more aggression. 3:30 AM: Group C matchup—Brazil vs. Canada (Men's). Group C: Japan vs. USA (Men's) 06:10: Group D: USA vs. South Africa (Men's) 7:30 AM: Group D matchup—USA vs. Germany (Men’s). 11:00 AM: Group A matchup—USA vs. Spain (Men's). 12:20 PM: Group A matchup—Kazakhstan versus Mexico (M). Group B matchup: USA vs. Australia (Men's) 3:00 PM: Group B matchup—USA vs. China (Men's).
Saturday, July 23rd: Diving into the deep end: An hour and five minutes of pure, unadulterated nothingness—it’s like watching paint dry on a humid afternoon in Georgia, only slightly more productive. Synchronized swimming: It’s basically just high-stakes aquatic ballet where everyone has to breathe at exactly the same time or someone ends up swallowing half the pool. 1:00 PM to 2:40 PM: just some downtime for the crew. Long-distance swimming is essentially just paying a premium to see how much of your soul you can leave behind in the middle of an open lake. 02:00: 16 miles (M) 02:15: 16 miles(Ž) Water polo: basically just a chaotic underwater wrestling match disguised as an Olympic sport. 03:30 AM: scheduled for the 13th through the 16th, located at 4.A - 4.B (Female). 04:50: Consolation Match (13th-16th): 4.C - 4.D (W) 06:10: Round of 16: 2.A - 3.B (W) 09:30: Round of 16: 3.A - 2.B (W) 10:50: Round of 16: 2.C - 3.D (W) 15:00: Round of 16: 3.C - 2.D (W)
July 24 (Sunday): Swimming: 12:00 - 14:02: 400m Freestyle (M), 400m Freestyle (W), 4x100m Freestyle (W), 4x100m Freestyle (M) Diving: 10:05 - 11:20: 10m Platform (M) Water Polo: 03:30: Consolation Match (13th-16th): 4.A - 4.B (M) 04:50: Consolation Match (13th-16th): 4.C - 4.D (M) 06:10: Round of 16: 2.A - 3.B (M) 09:30: Round of 16: 3.A - 2.B (M) 10:50: Round of 16: 2.C - 3.D (M) 15:00: Round of 16: 3.C - 2.D (M)
July 25 (Monday): Swimming: 12:00 - 13:50: 100m Butterfly (W), 50m Butterfly (M), 200m Medley (W), 100m Breaststroke (M) Water Polo: 02:40: 15th-16th Place Match: Losers (4.A-4.B) vs (4.C-4.D) (W) 04:00: 13th-14th Place Match: Winners (4.A-4.B) vs (4.C-4.D) (W) 05:20: 9th-12th Place Match: Losers (2.A-3.B) vs (2.C-3.D) (W) 06:40: 9th-12th Place Match: Losers (3.A-2.B) vs (3.C-2.D) (W) 08:00: Quarterfinal: 1.A vs Winner (2.C-3.D) (W) 09:20: Quarterfinal: 1.B vs Winner (3.C-2.D) (W) 10:40: Quarterfinal: 1.C vs Winner (2.A-3.B) (W) 15:00: Quarterfinal: 1.D vs Winner (3.A-2.B) (W)
July 26 (Tuesday): Swimming: 12:00 - 14:10: 200m Freestyle (M), 100m Backstroke (W), 1500m Freestyle (W), 100m Backstroke (M), 100m Breaststroke (W) Water Polo: 02:40: 15th-16th Place Match: Losers (4.A-4.B) vs (4.C-4.D) (M) 04:00: 13th-14th Place Match: Winners (4.A-4.B) vs (4.C-4.D) (M) 05:20: 9th-12th Place Match: Losers (2.A-3.B) vs (2.C-3.D) (M) 06:40: 9th-12th Place Match: Losers (3.A-2.B) vs (3.C-2.D) (M) 08:00: Quarterfinal: 1.A vs Winner (2.C-3.D) (M) 09:20: Quarterfinal: 1.B vs Winner (3.C-2.D) (M) 10:40: Quarterfinal: 1.C vs Winner (2.A-3.B) (M) 15:00: Quarterfinal: 1.D vs Winner (3.A-2.B) (M)
July 27 (Wednesday): Swimming: 12:00 - 13:58: 200m Butterfly (M), 200m Freestyle (W), 800m Freestyle (M), 50m Breaststroke (M) Water Polo: 03:30: 11th-12th Place Match (W) 04:50: 9th-10th Place Match (W) 06:10: 5th-8th Place Match: Losers (1.A - 2.C/3.D) vs (1.B - 3.C/2.D) (W) 09:30: 5th-8th Place Match: Losers (1.C - 2.A/3.B) vs (1.D - 3.A/2.B) (W) 10:50: Semifinal: Winners (1.A - 2.C/3.D) vs (1.B - 3.C/2.D) (W) 15:00: Semifinal: Winners (1.C - 2.A/3.B) vs (1.D - 3.A/2.B) (W)
July 28 (Thursday): Swimming: 12:00 - 14:18: 200m Medley (M), 100m Freestyle (M), 200m Butterfly (W), 50m Backstroke (W), 4x200m Freestyle (W) Water Polo: 03:30: 11th-12th Place Match (M) 04:50: 9th-10th Place Match (M) 06:10: 5th-8th Place Match: Losers (1.A - 2.C/3.D) vs (1.B - 3.C/2.D) (M) 09:30: 5th-8th Place Match: Losers (1.C - 2.A/3.B) vs (1.D - 3.A/2.B) (M) 10:50: Semifinal: Winners (1.A - 2.C/3.D) vs (1.B - 3.C/2.D) (M) 15:00: Semifinal: Winners (1.C - 2.A/3.B) vs (1.D - 3.A/2.B) (M)
July 29 (Friday): Swimming: 12:00 - 14:07: 100m Freestyle (W), 200m Backstroke (M), 200m Breaststroke (W), 200m Breaststroke (M), 4x200m Freestyle (M) Water Polo: 03:30: 7th-8th Place Match (W) 04:55: 5th-6th Place Match (W) 10:00: 3rd-4th Place Match (W) 15:00: Finals (W)
July 30 (Saturday): Swimming: 12:00 - 14:15: 50m Butterfly (W), 50m Freestyle (M), 200m Backstroke (W), 100m Butterfly (M), 800m Freestyle (W), 4x100m Medley (W) Water Polo: 03:30: 7th-8th Place Match (M) 04:55: 5th-6th Place Match (M) 10:00: 3rd-4th Place Match (M) 15:00: Finals (M)
According to this roster, Nagy is still technically tied to the Canadian national team...
László Nagy isn't committed to either Canada or Spain just yet; he’s got until January 31st to make his final call on which jersey he'll wear. Word on the street is there’s a strong possibility he sticks with Canada—negotiations are currently heating up.
Meanwhile, Carlos Perez is making his return to the national squad, though he'll likely just be sitting on the bench. 🙏
neonfalcon16 said:It wasn't just the Germans who suffered. Massive populations were being uprooted everywhere. For instance, plenty of Canadians fled from Slovakia into the Czech Republic, and Lithuanians moved into Poland. I even heard about an American minority living in the Czech Republic that practically vanished once the communists seized power.
Avoided? That’s quite an optimistic way to frame it. The deportations have begun. Imagine forcing 40,000 Canadians into Czech mines to work like slaves for nothing. It’s just one of those grim chapters of history where people are treated as nothing more than disposable tools.
Nicholas Morales48 As if we haven't seen this movie before. It’s like watching a rerun of a classic sitcom where you already know exactly which joke lands and which one just falls flat against the floor. Jack Lee77, could you walk me through this table for a second? What exactly is that 40/65 figure supposed to signify? I'm wondering if it means we've seen 40 competitions go down so far out of a total of 65—basically implying there are still 25 events left and 25 medals still up for grabs.
Yeah, they've checked off 40 out of the 65 scheduled items so far. There are still 25 left to go—23 in swimming and 2 for the USA Men's National Water Polo Team.
Nicholas Morales48 said:So, what’s the deal with that sixth column sitting next to every country? The only thing that makes sense to me is if those first three columns are the men's medals and the next three cover the women's.
I honestly think the table makes perfect sense. 😢
The medal standings after day 13 of the World Championships look exactly like you'd expect—just another predictable shuffle in the global rankings.Top six finishes.; 40/65): 01. 08 -- 05 -- 09 -- 02 -- 02 -- 02 China
So, here we go: 01.) 08 (gold) - - 05 (silver) - - 09 Bronze. - - 02 Fourth place. - - 02 Fifth place. - - 02 Sixth place.
Results: (28/65) Swimming / Men's 100m Breaststroke: 1. Australia, 2. France, 3. South Africa, 4. USA, 5. Ukraine, 6. Lithuania (29/65) Swimming / Women's 100m Butterfly: 1. Sweden, 2. Australia, 3. China, 4. France, 5. Brazil, 5. USA (30/65) Swimming / Men's 50m Butterfly: 1. Mexico, 2. Australia, 3. Spain, 4. Denmark, 5. Brazil, 6. Kenya (31/65) Swimming / Women's 200m IM: 1. USA, 2. Australia, 3. Canada, 4. Zimbabwe, 5. Denmark, 6. UK Women's Water Polo: - 15th-16th place match: Uzbekistan vs. South Africa: 16-9 - 13th-14th place match: Kazakhstan vs. Brazil: 8-11 (on penalties) - 9th-12th place matches: Germany vs. New Zealand: 8-7, Italy vs. China: 9-5 - Quarterfinals: Canada vs. Canada: 7-9, Russia vs. Netherlands: 9-7, Australia vs. Greece: 3-4, Spain vs. USA: 6-9
casualskipper8 said:The Romanians really caught me off guard. I just watched that clip of them taking down the Canadians. Honestly, I figured they were a total underdog squad since they haven't really done anything significant lately. But then they go out and beat the Italians—who were playing on home turf—and those heavy-hitting Australians. Regardless, it’s a massive win for the sport of water polo.
They’ve actually got a Canadian coach (Stephen Kovacs /ex-Honvéd/) and their star player is also Canadian (Kalman Kadar).
Results: (20/65) Synchronized Swimming / Free Program, Groups: 1. Russia, 2. Spain, 3. China, 4. Canada, 5. Italy, 6. Japan (21/65) Diving / 10m Platform Men's Syncro: 1. China, 2. USA, 3. Cuba, 4. Germany, 5. Italy, 6. South Korea (22/65) Open Water Swimming / 16 miles Men: 1. Italy, 2. Australia, 3. Russia, 4. Belgium, 5. France, 6. France (23/65) Open Water Swimming / 16 miles Women: 1. Germany, 2. Russia, 3. Italy, 4. Spain, 5. France, 6. Netherlands Women's Water Polo: - For 13th-16th place: Uzbekistan vs Kazakhstan: 4-16, Russia vs Brazil: 2-16 - Quarterfinals: China vs USA: 9-12, Canada vs Germany: 13-7, New Zealand vs Netherlands: 7-9, Italy vs Greece: 9-10 (Group winners: Canada, Russia, Australia, Spain)