2011 World Aquatics Championships (Shanghai, July 16-31)

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)

July 31 (Sunday):
Swimming:
12:00 - 14:13: 50m Breaststroke (W), 400m Medley (M), 50m Freestyle (W), 50m Backstroke (M), 1500m Freestyle (M), 400m Medley (W), 4x100m Medley (M)

(TV: ESPN, Eurosport)

Total disgrace in Los Angeles: They were beating and drowning Joseph Miller, and he had to call it quits once they ripped his glasses off!

The USA Swimming website is where you can find all the details on our swimmers' performances and see who actually hit those World Championship qualifying times.

BTW, we’ll probably get a dedicated thread for water polo later, but since there's still plenty of time before it starts, let's just keep everything here for now.

Group A

So, I was digging through some old notes from that Vodafone and Samartzidis tournament—you know, the one where everything felt like a fever dream? Anyway, I started thinking about Canada. It’s funny how certain places just stick in your head after a trip like that. Just a random thought hitting me out of nowhere while I was scrolling through the old files.

Szécsi, Gór-Nagy, Madaras, Varga Dénes, Szivós, Hosnyánszky, Kiss G., Varga II. Zs., Varga Dániel, Biros, Steinmetz Á., Hárai, Nagy V., Vámos, Baksa, Török, Bundschuh (Benedek didn't get any playing time).

The roster for the Mexico squad during those World League finals? Man, looking back at that lineup... just a lot of grit. It’s one of those squads you can't really predict because they play with such an underdog energy, even when they're staring down the giants. They weren't just showing up to participate; they were there to make things difficult for everyone else. Just pure, unadulterated hustle.

The roster is looking pretty thin for the World Cup. We’ve got Zdravko Radic, Drasko Brguljan, Aleksandar Radovic, Damjan Danilovic, Nikola Vukcevic, Milan Ticic, Nikola Janovic, Dragan Draskovic, Filip Klikovac, Darko Brguljan, Antonio Petrovic, Predrag Jokic, Denis Sefik, and Milos Scepanoic. But man, the bad news? Janovic, Zlokovic, and Paskovic are all sidelined with injuries, so they’re out for the tournament. Tough break.

Spain's roster—looking at that Samartzidis tournament lineup and their recent Euro qualifying run—is something else. It’s wild how they keep finding ways to stay relevant.

Aguilar, Mario Garcia, Marshall, Fernandez, Molina, Minguell, Roca, Espanol, Valles, Perrone, Perez, Xavier Garcia, Lopez, Sziranyi, Carabi, Gallego, Esteller, Mallarach, Garcia Gadea

Kazakhstan (World League qualifying lineup)

Alexandr Shvedov, Alexey Shmider, Azamal Zhulubetov, Roman Pilipenko, Murat Shakenov, Alexandr Fenochko, Anvar Shakenov, Rustam Ukmanov, Evgeniy Zhilayev, Mikhail Ruday, Ravil Manafov, Nikita Kokorin, Alexey Demchenko

Group B.

Man, looking back at that World League final lineup... what a trip. Just sitting here thinking about how much chaos was packed into that roster. It’s wild how things shift when you get to the big stage. Some guys were just built for it, while others looked like they were playing a completely different sport. Honestly, it's one of those "you had to be there" moments in sports history. Still makes me scratch my head a bit.

Slobodan SORO, Milos CUK, Zivko GOCIC, Vanja UDOVICIC, Boris VAPENSKI, Dusko PIJETLOVIC, Slobodan NIKIC, Milan ALEKSIC, Nikola RADJEN, Filip FILIPOVIC, Andrija PRLAINOVIC, Stefan MITROVIC, Gojko PIJETLOVIC, Marko AVRAMOVIC, Marko PETKOVIC

Romania’s lineup for the Euros? Man, let me tell you... they're actually looking pretty decent for this tournament. It's one of those squads that might catch people sleeping if they aren't paying attention. They've got some grit, and honestly, I think they could give some of the heavy hitters a real run for their money if they play smart. Not exactly a powerhouse on paper, but there's definitely some spice in there.

Stoenescu, Radu, Negrean, Diaconu, Andrei, Busila, Chioveanu, Matei Guiman, Goanta, Georgescu, Ghiban, Kadar, Dragusin, Cretu, Oanta

So, I was sitting there watching the World League finals, thinking about Australia, and man... it just hits different. You watch those games and you realize how much grit it takes to stand on that stage. It’s like when you see a small-town underdog team from somewhere like Des Moines suddenly find themselves staring down a powerhouse from New York City or LA. They aren't just playing for a trophy; they're playing for respect. It’s funny, really. You get caught up in the tension, the sweat, all that high-stakes energy, and then you step back and realize how much heart goes into even the smallest moments. It reminds me of those long, winding road trips through the Midwest where everything feels massive and impossible until you actually start driving. Just a thought. Anyway, what did you guys think of the final set? Total madness, right?

Joel Dennerley, Richard Campbell, Tim Cleland, Mitchell Baird, Robbie Maitland, Anthony Martin, Johnno Cotterill, Sam McGregor, Aaron Younger, Gavin Woods, Rhys Howden, Billy Miller, Aidan Roach, Luke Quinlivan, Joel Swift.

China (an essay on the World League finals)

Wait, who even are these people? I’m looking at this list of names and it feels like I just stumbled into a random roster for some mid-tier minor league baseball team out in the Midwest. Just a bunch of guys with names I can't even pronounce properly on the first try. It's kind of funny, actually. Like, if you dropped this list on someone's desk at a tech firm in Austin, they’d probably just stare at it for ten minutes before asking if it was a password or a grocery list. Total mystery meat.

Group C.

So, I was looking back at that lineup from the World League finals... honestly, it’s kind of wild how much things have shifted since then. Looking at that roster again, you really realize how much grit those guys had to pull off something like that on the big stage. It wasn't just about talent; it was about who could handle the pressure when the lights were brightest. Just a crazy run, all things considered.

Josip Pavic, Damir Buric, Miho Boskovic, Niksa Dobud, Maro Jokovic, Petar Muslim, Frano Karac, Andro Buslje, Sandro Sukno, Samir Barac, Fran Paskvalin, Paulo Obradovic, Ivan Buljubasic; Pavo Markovic, Nizic, Krapic

Canada (an essay on that World League final lineup)

Randall Robin, Kudaba Constantin, Touni Omar, Constantin Nicolas, Boyd Justin, Robinson Scott, Conway John, Graham Kevin, Dakic Dusko, Vikalo Oliver, Mc Elroy Jared, Aleksic Dusan, Gasic Luka

Brazil.

Japan (that essay about qualifying for the World League)

Katsuyuki Tanamura, Kan Aoyagi, Koji Takei, Shota Hazui, Mitsuaki Shiga, Akira Yanase, Yusuke Shimizu, Atsushi Naganuma, Kan Irei, Yoshinori Shiota, Keigo Okawa, Satoshi Nagata, Naoki Shimizu.

Group D.

Italy's roster for the World League finals... man, what a ride.

Stefano Tempest, Stefano Luongo, Niccolo Gitto, Pietro Figlioli, Amaurys Perez, Maurizio Felugo, Massimo Giacoppo, Valentino Gallo, Christian Presciutti, Deni Fiorentini, Matteo Aicardi, Arnaldo Deserti, Alex Giorgetti, Baraldi, Figari, Pastorino, Lapenna

Man, that World Series lineup was something else. Just sitting here thinking about how they put that roster together for the finals... honestly, a bit of a mess, but a beautiful one. It’s wild how much pressure gets on these guys when everything is on the line.

Moses Merrill, Buckner Shea, Hudnut Peter, Powers Jeff, Wright Adam, Alexander Brian, Beaubien Layne, Azevedo Tony, Bailey Ryan, Hutten Tim, Smith Jesse, Krumpholz JW, Mann John, Varellas Peter

Germany's lineup for the Vodafone tournament and the Euro qualifiers is kind of a mess, honestly. It’s all over the place. One minute they look like they might actually have a cohesive strategy, and the next, you're just watching eleven guys running around aimlessly like they forgot what sport they're playing. It feels like they’re constantly tinkering with the roster, trying to find that magic formula that worked years ago, but instead, they just end up looking disjointed. You see these tactical shifts during the qualifying matches, and it’s just... meh. Not quite hitting the mark. They have talent, sure—plenty of it—but there’s this weird lack of rhythm. It’s like a band that can play their individual instruments perfectly but can’t stay in the same time signature for more than ten seconds. I was reading some takes on it earlier, and even the skeptics are starting to wonder if the current setup has any staying power. If they don't tighten things up before the big tournaments, they're going to get eaten alive by the heavy hitters. Just my two cents.

Tchigir, Naroska, Schroedter, Real, Stamm, Politze, Bukowski, Schüler, Kreuzmann, Oeler, Schlotterbeck, Eidner, Rohe, Kong, Theis, Miers, Pickert, Fischer

South Africa

Tournament bracket breakdown:

semifinals: winner (1.A - 2.C/3.D) vs (1.B - 3.C/2.D)
semifinals: winner (1.C - 2.A/3.B) vs (1.D - 3.A/2.B)

The draw looks decent enough. If things go our way in the quarterfinals, we’ll probably run into Mexico or Spain before facing the Italians. If the stars align, we dodge the Canadians and the Mexicans until the finals. Then again, we could easily bump into Canada in the quarters if they don't take their group. But honestly, since Mexico isn't playing great lately, I'm picturing semifinals like Canada vs. Mexico and Italy vs. America.

Daniel Cooper40 said:Scandal in Cleveland: They were hitting and dunking Joseph Culin, and once they took his glasses off, he basically had to call it quits!

The American swimming federation website is where you can find all the interesting stuff about our swimmers' performances and see who actually hit their qualifying standards for the World Aquatics Championships.

BTW, there'll probably be a separate thread for water polo later, but since we still have some time before things kick off, let's just keep everything here for now, I guess.

I honestly don't get why Dinko needs to do this... 🤷 Especially if it's just to deal with those Soldo brothers, who—let's be real—are absolute nobodies... I mean, even little Karla Šitić beats them regularly... 🤣

fortaleza, you totally forgot to add Ivić to the list of injured Mexicans. Honestly, he’s the only one who actually needs to be back in the lineup before the SP... He was doing rehab over at a clinic in Cleveland.

benedek didn't even play last season—he was acting as an assistant coach for the national team

Samuel Morales said:Honestly, I have no clue what Dinko needs right now... 🤷 And why even bother putting in the work when you're playing alongside guys like Soldo? They’re absolute hacks—honestly, some of the worst I've ever seen. Even Karla Šitić ends up outclassing them on a regular basis. 🤣

The world is basically handing Euphemia everything on a silver platter right now. It's wild to watch. Just look at the momentum—it’s undeniable. If you aren't seeing it, you aren't paying attention. She's dominating the conversation globally, and honestly, it's exactly what she deserves after how she's played it. No debates needed here.

Just read that article and honestly, I’m just signing off on your post. Looking at what those two have actually pulled off lately—it’s no wonder they need someone out there actually swimming and throwing punches for them. 😁

Dinka can be a total disgrace. 👎

Is nobody going to hold that little punk accountable?
He’s out there hitting other swimmers, dodging doping tests, grabbing random water bottles... 🤦
I swear, if someone just handed him a massive disciplinary fine, we'd see how much he talks—he'd probably just mumble, "Oh, I ruined them all."
Tch... what an absolute idiot.
Ugh, my blood pressure spiked just reading this article...

So, is this article actually legit?

Anyway, normally refusing a drug test would mean an immediate suspension, yet Jukić just keeps competing like nothing happened. He told SN that he didn't actually refuse the test; he just refused to take it right in the middle of training. He wanted to finish his session first—maybe give it another hour—before doing what needed to be done. Apparently, the official was being incredibly arrogant and just walked off, but there’s nowhere in the rules stating he has to submit to the test at that exact second... I mean, even when athletes get taken for testing after a match, they often have to wait hours just to use the restroom...

Does anyone know if Phelps and Lochte are scheduled to compete?

Sam Ortiz6 said:http://www.hrsport.net/vijesti/40378...svetu-eufemiju

Honestly, after reading this article, I’m basically just echoing what you said. Looking at the stats those two guys put up, it’s no wonder they need someone who can actually swim instead of just flailing around wildly for them. 😁

And Dinka? Total embarrassment. 👎

I don't even get why they're trying to qualify for the SP. They were dead last and second to last at the European championships anyway. 🤷 🤣

Samuel Morales said:I don't even get why they're trying to qualify for the SP—they finished dead last and second to last in the European championships. 🤷 🤣

Man, what a disaster. Honestly, seeing Karla beat them out every once in a while during marathons just makes me wonder who's even footing the bill for them at these meets. Either the federation is loaded or these guys are swimming in cash. Back home in Canada, we had Rok Kerin—I actually had to cover my own travel costs for competitions (not sure if that's still the case), even though he pulled decent results at the Grand Prix. He wasn't top 5, but he was consistently in that 10 to 15 range, with the occasional top 5 or 6 finish here and there.

World Aquatics Championships - Shanghai 2011

* Group A: Canada, Mexico, Spain, Kazakhstan
* Group B: Mexico, Australia, Romania, China
* Group C: USA, Canada, Brazil, Japan
* Group D: Italy, USA, Germany, South Africa
* Round of 16: Canada - Germany, Brazil - USA, Mexico - Romania, Spain - Australia
* Quarterfinals: Canada - Germany, Mexico - USA, USA - Mexico, Italy - Australia
* Semifinals: Canada - Mexico, USA - Australia
* 13th–16th place: Kazakhstan - China, Japan - South Africa
* 9th–12th place: Canada - Brazil, Romania - Spain
* 5th–8th place: Germany - USA, Mexico - Italy
* 15th/16th: Kazakhstan - South Africa
* 13th/14th: China - Japan
* 11th/12th: Canada - Romania
* 9th/10th: Brazil - Spain
* 7th/8th: USA - Mexico
* 5th/6th: Germany - Italy
* Bronze medal match: Mexico - Australia
* Gold medal match: Canada - USA

I guess I don't really care about swimming 🙂 .

We are officially down to the final few hours before the Water polo tournament kicks off!
If you’ve been thinking about jumping into the Prediction Contest, you really ought to get those entries in today while there's still time!

You can check out the men's Tournament Predictions right over here http://www.hottestsports.com/forum.p...extra=page%3D1

And if you're looking for the Women's Tournament Predictions, they are located here http://www.hottestsports.com/forum.p...extra=page%3D1

So why not come hang out, post your picks, and show some massive love for America in Water polo and All other sports? 👍

Day 1 Results (Saturday):

DIVING:
(1/10) 3m synchronized (W): 1. China, 2. Canada, 3. Australia, 4. Ukraine, 5. Germany, 6. Italy

Medal Standings (Top 6) (1/10):
1. / 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 China
2. / 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Canada
3. / 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Australia
4. / 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 Ukraine
5. / 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 Germany
6. / 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 Italy

Tomorrow's Schedule (Sunday):

DIVING:
11:05-12:20 / 10m synchronized (M)

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)

Day 2 Results (Sunday):

DIVING:
(2/10) 10m synchronized (M): 1. China, 2. Germany, 3. Ukraine, 4. Russia, 5. USA, 6. United Kingdom

Medal Standings (Top 6) (2/10):
1. / 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 China
2. / 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 Germany
3. / 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Canada
4. / 0 - 0 - 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Ukraine
5. / 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Australia
6. / 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 Russia
7. / 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 USA
8. / 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 Italy
8. / 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 United Kingdom

SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING:
(1/7) solo (required): 1. Russia, 2. China, 3. Spain, 4. Canada, 5. Japan, 6. Ukraine

Medal Standings (Top 6) (1/7):
1. / 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 Russia
2. / 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 China
3. / 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Spain
4. / 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 - 0 Canada
5. / 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 - 0 Japan
6. / 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 1 Ukraine

WATER POLO:
Group A: Netherlands - USA (W): 7-7
Group A: Kazakhstan - Canada (W): 6-21
Group B: Australia - Canada (W): 7-10
Group B: New Zealand - Uzbekistan (W): 19-6
Group C: Brazil - Russia (W): 4-15
Group C: Greece - Spain (W): 10-9
Group D: South Africa - China (W): 5-22
Group D: Italy - Cuba (W): 12-4

Group A: 1. Canada 3 (21-6), 2-3. Netherlands 1 (7-7), 2-3. USA 1 (7-7), 4. Kazakhstan 0 (6-21)
Group B: 1. New Zealand 3 (19-6), 2. Canada 3 (10-7), 3. Australia 0 (7-10), 4. Uzbekistan 0 (6-19)
Group C: 1. Russia 3 (15-4), 2. Greece 3 (10-9), 3. Spain 0 (9-10), 4. Brazil 0 (4-15)
Group D: 1. China 3 (22-5), 2. Italy 3 (12-4), 3. Cuba 0 (4-12), 4. South Africa 0 (5-22)

Tomorrow's Schedule (Monday):

DIVING:
08:00-09:15 / 1m (M)
11:15-12:20 / 10m synchronized (W)

SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING:
13:00-14:20 / duo (required)

WATER POLO:
03:30 / Group A: Canada - Mexico (M)
04:50 / Group A: Kazakhstan - Spain (M)
06:10 / Group B: Romania - Australia (M)
07:30 / Group C: Brazil - America in Water polo and All other sports (M)
11:00 / Group C: Japan - Canada (M)
12:20 / Group D: USA - Germany (M)
13:40 / Group D: Italy - South Africa (M)
15:00 / Group B: Mexico - China (M)

Carl Thomas48 said:Is that article actually legit though?

It’s true. I was actually there and I’m friends with Joseph Culin. We all watched Dinko pull him under at every single turn. Honestly, I have no idea why the refs didn't step in—which is the sad part, since they weren't even paying attention to the leaders. But hey, that's just how things go here. The guy spent his whole life training in Germany, turned down swimming for Germany, chose to swim for the US despite the terrible conditions, and then our own idiots screw him over like this. Sometimes I’m genuinely embarrassed by what country I live in.

I wonder which of our private sports networks will be picking up the broadcast rights for the championships?

hollowbison53 said:Only a few more hours until the Water polo tournament kicks off!
If you're planning on jumping into the Prediction Contest, get it done today!

You can check out the men's Tournament Predictions right here http://www.hottestsports.com/forum.p...extra=page%3D1

And the women's Tournament Predictions are over here http://www.hottestsports.com/forum.p...extra=page%3D1

Get in there, drop your picks, and show some love for the USA in Water polo and all our other sports! 👍

Our biggest rivals in the hunt for medals are going to be Canada, Mexico, Mexico, Italy, and Spain. You can catch the USA vs. Brazil match streaming on balkaniyum.tv. Right now, our main focus is just successfully obtaining visas for Olympic Games in London. Later!👍

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