Water polo at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Women's tournament
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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.[1] Games were held at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre and the Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
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Tournament details | |
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Host country | Brazil |
City | Rio de Janeiro |
Venue(s) | Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre, Olympic Aquatics Stadium |
Dates | 9–19 August 2016 |
Teams | 8 (from 4 confederations) |
Competitors | 104 |
Final positions | |
Champions | United States (2nd title) |
Runners-up | Italy |
Third place | Russia |
Fourth place | Hungary |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches | 24 |
Goals scored | 435 (18.13 per match) |
Multiple appearances | 4-time Olympian(s): 1 3-time Olympian(s): 12 |
Multiple medalists | 3-time medalist(s): 1 |
Top scorer(s) | Maggie Steffens (17 goals in 6 matches) |
Most saves | Giulia Gorlero (65 saves in 6 matches) |
Top sprinter(s) | Rachel Fattal (17 sprints won in 6 matches) |
MVP | Maggie Steffens |
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The United States won the gold medal by defeating Italy 12–5 in the final. Russia captured bronze, beating Hungary 19–18.[2]