Italy Women's National Water Polo Team
   HOME

TheInfoList



OR:

The Italy women's national water polo team represents
Italy Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical ...
in international
women A woman is an adult female human. Prior to adulthood, a female human is referred to as a girl (a female child or adolescent). The plural ''women'' is sometimes used in certain phrases such as "women's rights" to denote female humans regardl ...
's
water polo Water polo is a competitive sport, competitive team sport played in water between two teams of seven players each. The game consists of four quarters in which the teams attempt to score goals by throwing the water polo ball, ball into the oppo ...
competitions and friendly matches. The team is one of the leading teams in
Europe Europe is a large peninsula conventionally considered a continent in its own right because of its great physical size and the weight of its history and traditions. Europe is also considered a subcontinent of Eurasia and it is located entirel ...
since the mid-1990s, claiming the title at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. The squad is nicknamed the ''Setterosa''.


Palmarès


Results


Olympic Games


Olympic Year Tournament

* 1996 – Bronze medal


World Championship

* 1994 – Bronze medal *
1998 1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The ''Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for frozen water, in soil in permanently s ...
– Gold medal * 2001 – Gold medal * 2003 – Silver medal * 2005 – 7th place * 2007 – 5th place * 2011 – 4th place *
2013 File:2013 Events Collage V2.png, From left, clockwise: Edward Snowden becomes internationally famous for leaking classified NSA wiretapping information; Typhoon Haiyan kills over 6,000 in the Philippines and Southeast Asia; The Dhaka garment fa ...
– 10th place * 2015 – Bronze medal *
2017 File:2017 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: The War Against ISIS at the Battle of Mosul (2016-2017); aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing; The Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 ("Great American Eclipse"); North Korea tests a s ...
– 6th place *
2019 File:2019 collage v1.png, From top left, clockwise: Hong Kong protests turn to widespread riots and civil disobedience; House of Representatives votes to adopt articles of impeachment against Donald Trump; CRISPR gene editing first used to experim ...
– 6th place *
2022 File:2022 collage V1.png, Clockwise, from top left: Road junction at Yamato-Saidaiji Station several hours after the assassination of Shinzo Abe; Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka in front of the Presidential Secretariat; The global monkeypo ...
– 4th place


FINA World Cup

*
1989 File:1989 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The Cypress structure collapses as a result of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, killing motorists below; The proposal document for the World Wide Web is submitted; The Exxon Valdez oil tanker runs ...
– 8th place *
1991 File:1991 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Boris Yeltsin, elected as Russia's first president, waves the new flag of Russia after the 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt, orchestrated by Soviet hardliners; Mount Pinatubo erupts in the Phi ...
– 5th place *
1993 File:1993 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The Oslo I Accord is signed in an attempt to resolve the Israeli–Palestinian conflict; The Russian White House is shelled during the 1993 Russian constitutional crisis; Czechoslovakia is peace ...
– Silver medal *
1995 File:1995 Events Collage V2.png, From left, clockwise: O.J. Simpson is O. J. Simpson murder case, acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman from the 1994, year prior in "The Trial of the Century" in the United States; The ...
– 5th place *
1997 File:1997 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The movie set of ''Titanic'', the highest-grossing movie in history at the time; ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'', is published; Comet Hale-Bopp passes by Earth and becomes one of t ...
– 4th place *
1999 File:1999 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The funeral procession of King Hussein of Jordan in Amman; the 1999 İzmit earthquake kills over 17,000 people in Turkey; the Columbine High School massacre, one of the first major school shootin ...
– Bronze medal *
2002 File:2002 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The 2002 Winter Olympics are held in Salt Lake City; Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and her daughter Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon die; East Timor gains East Timor independence, indepe ...
– 5th place *
2006 File:2006 Events Collage V1.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2006 Winter Olympics open in Turin; Twitter is founded and launched by Jack Dorsey; The Nintendo Wii is released; Montenegro 2006 Montenegrin independence referendum, votes to declare ...
– Silver medal


FINA World League

*
2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 6 ...
– Bronze medal *
2005 File:2005 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf of Mexico; the Funeral of Pope John Paul II is held in Vatican City; "Me at the zoo", the first video ever to be uploaded to YouTube; Eris was discovered in ...
– 8th place *
2006 File:2006 Events Collage V1.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2006 Winter Olympics open in Turin; Twitter is founded and launched by Jack Dorsey; The Nintendo Wii is released; Montenegro 2006 Montenegrin independence referendum, votes to declare ...
– Silver medal *
2009 File:2009 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: The vertical stabilizer of Air France Flight 447 is pulled out from the Atlantic Ocean; Barack Obama becomes the first African American to become President of the United States; 2009 Iran ...
– 8th place *
2011 File:2011 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: a protester partaking in Occupy Wall Street heralds the beginning of the Occupy movement; protests against Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, who was killed that October; a young man celebrate ...
– Silver medal *
2012 File:2012 Events Collage V3.png, From left, clockwise: The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia lies capsized after the Costa Concordia disaster; Damage to Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey as a result of Hurricane Sandy; People gather ...
– 8th place *
2013 File:2013 Events Collage V2.png, From left, clockwise: Edward Snowden becomes internationally famous for leaking classified NSA wiretapping information; Typhoon Haiyan kills over 6,000 in the Philippines and Southeast Asia; The Dhaka garment fact ...
– 6th place *
2014 File:2014 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Stocking up supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Western African Ebola virus epidemic; Citizens examining the ruins after the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping; Bundles of wat ...
– Silver medal *
2015 File:2015 Events Collage new.png, From top left, clockwise: Civil service in remembrance of November 2015 Paris attacks; Germanwings Flight 9525 was purposely crashed into the French Alps; the rubble of residences in Kathmandu following the Apri ...
– 7th place *
2016 File:2016 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Bombed-out buildings in Ankara following the 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt; the impeachment trial of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff; Damaged houses during the 2016 Nagorno-Karabakh ...
– 5th place *
2022 File:2022 collage V1.png, Clockwise, from top left: Road junction at Yamato-Saidaiji Station several hours after the assassination of Shinzo Abe; 2022 Sri Lankan protests, Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka in front of the Presidential Secretari ...
– 5th place


European Championship

*
1989 File:1989 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The Cypress Street Viaduct, Cypress structure collapses as a result of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, killing motorists below; The proposal document for the World Wide Web is submitted; The Exxo ...
– 4th place *
1991 File:1991 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Boris Yeltsin, elected as Russia's first president, waves the new flag of Russia after the 1991 Soviet coup d'état attempt, orchestrated by Soviet hardliners; Mount Pinatubo erupts in the Phil ...
– Bronze medal *
1993 File:1993 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The Oslo I Accord is signed in an attempt to resolve the Israeli–Palestinian conflict; The Russian White House is shelled during the 1993 Russian constitutional crisis; Czechoslovakia is peace ...
– 4th place *
1995 File:1995 Events Collage V2.png, From left, clockwise: O.J. Simpson is O. J. Simpson murder case, acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman from the 1994, year prior in "The Trial of the Century" in the United States; The ...
– Gold medal *
1997 File:1997 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The movie set of ''Titanic'', the highest-grossing movie in history at the time; ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'', is published; Comet Hale-Bopp passes by Earth and becomes one of t ...
– Gold medal *
1999 File:1999 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The funeral procession of King Hussein of Jordan in Amman; the 1999 İzmit earthquake kills over 17,000 people in Turkey; the Columbine High School massacre, one of the first major school shootin ...
– Gold medal *
2001 The September 11 attacks against the United States by Al-Qaeda, which Casualties of the September 11 attacks, killed 2,977 people and instigated the global war on terror, were a defining event of 2001. The United States led a Participants in ...
– Silver medal *
2003 File:2003 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The crew of STS-107 perished when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during reentry into Earth's atmosphere; SARS became an epidemic in China, and was a precursor to SARS-CoV-2; A des ...
– Gold medal *
2006 File:2006 Events Collage V1.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2006 Winter Olympics open in Turin; Twitter is founded and launched by Jack Dorsey; The Nintendo Wii is released; Montenegro 2006 Montenegrin independence referendum, votes to declare ...
– Silver medal *
2008 File:2008 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Lehman Brothers went bankrupt following the Subprime mortgage crisis; Cyclone Nargis killed more than 138,000 in Myanmar; A scene from the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; ...
– 4th place *
2010 File:2010 Events Collage New.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2010 Chile earthquake was one of the strongest recorded in history; The Eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland disrupts air travel in Europe; A scene from the opening ceremony of ...
– 4th place *
2012 File:2012 Events Collage V3.png, From left, clockwise: The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia lies capsized after the Costa Concordia disaster; Damage to Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, New Jersey as a result of Hurricane Sandy; People gather ...
– Gold medal *
2014 File:2014 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Stocking up supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the Western African Ebola virus epidemic; Citizens examining the ruins after the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping; Bundles of wat ...
– 4th place *
2016 File:2016 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Bombed-out buildings in Ankara following the 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt; the impeachment trial of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff; Damaged houses during the 2016 Nagorno-Karabakh ...
– Bronze medal *
2018 File:2018 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in PyeongChang, South Korea; Protests erupt following the Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi; March for Our Lives protests take place across the United ...
– 6th place *
2020 2020 was heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic disruption, mass cancellations and postponements of events, COVID- ...
– 5th place *
2022 File:2022 collage V1.png, Clockwise, from top left: Road junction at Yamato-Saidaiji Station several hours after the assassination of Shinzo Abe; 2022 Sri Lankan protests, Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka in front of the Presidential Secretari ...
– Bronze medal


LEN Europa Cup


Team


Current squad

Roster for the 2020 Women's European Water Polo Championship. Head coach:
Paolo Zizza Paolo is both a given name and a surname, the Italian form of the name Paul. Notable people with the name include: People with the given name Paolo Art * Paolo Alboni (1671–1734), Italian painter *Paolo Abbate (1884–1973), Italian-American ...


Past squads

* 1991 European Championship – ''Bronze Medal'' :* Nicoletta Abbate,
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
, Monica Canetti, Cristina Consoli,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
, Antonella Di Giacinto, Stefania Lariucci, Sonia Magarelli, Giusi Malato, Neira Marsili,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Monica Petrucci, Monica Vaillant, Flavia Villa, and Claudia Vinciguerra. Head Coach: Roberto Fiori. * 1993 FINA World Cup – ''Silver Medal'' :* Nicoletta Abbate,
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
, Cristina Consoli,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
, Antonella Di Giacinto,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Stefania Lariucci, Giusi Malato,
Claudia Mori Claudia Mori (born Claudia Moroni, Rome, 12 February 1944), is an Italian producer, former actress and former singer, and wife of the singer Adriano Celentano. Biography 1960s She began her career in show business as an actress playing in musi ...
, Paola Sabbatini, Greta Righi, Monica Vaillant, and Claudia Vinciguerra. * 1994 World Championship – ''Bronze Medal'' :* Nicoletta Abbate,
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
, Cristina Consoli,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
, Antonella Di Giacinto,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Stefania Lariucci, Giusi Malato,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Paola Sabbatini, Oriana Di Siena, Monica Vaillant, and Milena Virzì. * 1995 European Championship – ''Gold Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
, Marica Carrozzi, Cristina Consoli,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
, Antonella Di Giacinto,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Stefania Lariucci, Giusi Malato,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Maddalena Musumeci, Francesca Romano, Paola Sabbatini, Daria Starace, Monica Vaillant, and Milena Virzì. Head Coach: Pierluigi Formiconi. * 1996 Olympic Year Tournament – ''Bronze Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
, Cristina Consoli,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
, Antonella Di Giacinto,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Stefania Lariucci, Giusi Malato,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Silvia Moriconi, Maddalena Musumeci, Monica Vaillant, and Milena Virzì. Head Coach: Pierluigi Formiconi. * 1997 European Championship – ''Gold Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
, Cristina Consoli,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
, Antonella Di Giacinto,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Stefania Lariucci, Stefania Lavorini, Giusi Malato,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Silvia Moriconi, Maddalena Musumeci,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Monica Vaillant, and Milena Virzì. Head Coach: Pierluigi Formiconi. * 1998 World Championship – ''Gold Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
, Cristina Consoli,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Eleonora Gay Eleanor () is a feminine given name, originally from an Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal dialect, Provençal name ''Aliénor''. It is the name of a number of women of royalty and nobility in western Europe during the High Middle Ages. ...
, Antonella Di Giacinto,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Stefania Lariucci, Giusi Malato,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Maddalena Musumeci, Monica Vaillant, and Milena Virzi. Head Coach: Pierluigi Formiconi. * 1999 FINA World Cup – ''Bronze Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
, Tatiana Baianova, Cristina Consoli,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Eleonora Gay Eleanor () is a feminine given name, originally from an Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal dialect, Provençal name ''Aliénor''. It is the name of a number of women of royalty and nobility in western Europe during the High Middle Ages. ...
,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Maddalena Musumeci, Gabriella Sciolti, Monica Vaillant, and Claudia Vinciguerra. Head Coach: Pierluigi Formiconi. * 1999 European Championship – ''Gold Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
, Tatiana Baianova,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
, Cristina Consoli,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Giusi Malato,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Silvia Moriconi, Maddalena Musumeci, Martina Schiavon, Gabriella Sciolti, and Monica Vaillant. Head Coach: Pierluigi Formiconi. * 2001 European Championship – ''Silver Medal'' :* Simona Abbate,
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
, Cristina Consoli,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
,
Tania Di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
, Giusi Malato,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Maddalena Musumeci,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Gabriella Sciolti, Paola Sabbatini, and
Manuela Zanchi Emanuela Zanchi (born October 17, 1977 in Milan) is a former female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Biography See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
. Head Coach: Pierluigi Formiconi. * 2001 World Championship – ''Gold Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
, Cristina Consoli,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Giusi Malato,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Maddalena Musumeci, Paola Sabbatini, Gabriella Sciolti, and Monica Vaillant. Head Coach: Pierluigi Formiconi. * 2001 Holiday Cup – ''Bronze Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
, Cristina Consoli,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Giusi Malato,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Maddalena Musumeci, Paola Sabbatini, Gabriella Sciolti, and Monica Vaillant. * 2003 European Championship – ''Gold Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Erika Lava, Daniela Lavorini, Giusi Malato,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Maddalena Musumeci,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Gabriella Sciolti, Noémi Tóth, and
Manuela Zanchi Emanuela Zanchi (born October 17, 1977 in Milan) is a former female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Biography See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
. * 2003 World Championship – ''Silver Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Erika Lava, Giusi Malato,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Maddalena Musumeci,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Noémi Tóth, and
Manuela Zanchi Emanuela Zanchi (born October 17, 1977 in Milan) is a former female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Biography See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
. * 2003 Holiday Cup – ''Silver Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Elena Gigli Elena Gigli (born 9 July 1985 in Empoli) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She was the top goalkeeper at the 2012 Olympics, with 56 ...
,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Daniela Lavorini,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Maddalena Musumeci,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Gabriella Sciolti, Noémi Tóth, and
Manuela Zanchi Emanuela Zanchi (born October 17, 1977 in Milan) is a former female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Biography See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
. * 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Elena Gigli Elena Gigli (born 9 July 1985 in Empoli) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She was the top goalkeeper at the 2012 Olympics, with 56 ...
,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Giusi Malato,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Maddalena Musumeci,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Noémi Tóth, and
Manuela Zanchi Emanuela Zanchi (born October 17, 1977 in Milan) is a former female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Biography See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
. * 2004 FINA World League – ''Bronze Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
, Erika Lava,
Manuela Zanchi Emanuela Zanchi (born October 17, 1977 in Milan) is a former female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Biography See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Giusi Malato,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
, Maddalena Musumeci,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Noémi Tóth, and Simona Abbate. *
2004 Holiday Cup 4 (four) is a number, numeral and digit. It is the natural number following 3 and preceding 5. It is the smallest semiprime and composite number, and is considered unlucky in many East Asian cultures. In mathematics Four is the smallest c ...
– ''Silver Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
, Erika Lava,
Manuela Zanchi Emanuela Zanchi (born October 17, 1977 in Milan) is a former female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Biography See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Giusi Malato,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
, Maddalena Musumeci,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, Noémi Tóth, and Simona Abbate. *
2004 Olympic Games The 2004 Summer Olympics ( el, Θερινοί Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες 2004, ), officially the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad ( el, Αγώνες της 28ης Ολυμπιάδας, ) and also known as Athens 2004 ( el, Αθήνα 2004), ...
– ''Gold Medal'' :*
Carmela Allucci Carmela Allucci (born 22 January 1970 in Naples) is a female water polo midfielder from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Allucci was given the honour to carry the nat ...
,
Francesca Conti Francesca Cristiana Conti (born 21 May 1972 in Genzano di Roma) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
,
Elena Gigli Elena Gigli (born 9 July 1985 in Empoli) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She was the top goalkeeper at the 2012 Olympics, with 56 ...
,
Manuela Zanchi Emanuela Zanchi (born October 17, 1977 in Milan) is a former female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Biography See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Giusi Malato,
Alexandra Araujo Alexandra () is the feminine form of the given name Alexander (, ). Etymologically, the name is a compound of the Greek verb (; meaning 'to defend') and (; GEN , ; meaning 'man'). Thus it may be roughly translated as "defender of man" or "pro ...
, Maddalena Musumeci,
Melania Grego Melania Grego (born 19 June 1973 in Breno) is a female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team records ...
, and Noémi Tóth. * 2006 FINA World League – ''Silver Medal'' :*
Eleonora Gay Eleanor () is a feminine given name, originally from an Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal dialect, Provençal name ''Aliénor''. It is the name of a number of women of royalty and nobility in western Europe during the High Middle Ages. ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
,
Francesca Pavan Francesca Pavan (born 1979) was an Italian female water polo player. Francesca was a member of the Italy women's national water polo team, playing as driver, and she was a part of the team at the 2008 Summer Olympics The 2008 Summer Olym ...
,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
,
Erzsébet Valkai Erzsebet Valkai (born 6 March 1979) is a Hungarian and Italian female water polo player. She competed for the Hungary women's national water polo team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Later she switched her nationality to Italian. She was a member of ...
,
Manuela Zanchi Emanuela Zanchi (born October 17, 1977 in Milan) is a former female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Biography See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Daria Storace, Federica Rocco, Maddalena Musumeci,
Teresa Frassinetti Teresa Frassinetti (born 24 December 1985) is an Italian former water polo player, who is currently deputy president of the Federazione Italiana Nuoto. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Champi ...
, and
Elena Gigli Elena Gigli (born 9 July 1985 in Empoli) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She was the top goalkeeper at the 2012 Olympics, with 56 ...
. * 2006 FINA World Cup – ''Silver Medal'' :*
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
,
Eleonora Gay Eleanor () is a feminine given name, originally from an Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal dialect, Provençal name ''Aliénor''. It is the name of a number of women of royalty and nobility in western Europe during the High Middle Ages. ...
,
Elena Gigli Elena Gigli (born 9 July 1985 in Empoli) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She was the top goalkeeper at the 2012 Olympics, with 56 ...
,
Teresa Frassinetti Teresa Frassinetti (born 24 December 1985) is an Italian former water polo player, who is currently deputy president of the Federazione Italiana Nuoto. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Champi ...
,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Maddalena Musumeci,
Francesca Pavan Francesca Pavan (born 1979) was an Italian female water polo player. Francesca was a member of the Italy women's national water polo team, playing as driver, and she was a part of the team at the 2008 Summer Olympics The 2008 Summer Olym ...
,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Federica Rocco, Daria Starace,
Erzsébet Valkai Erzsebet Valkai (born 6 March 1979) is a Hungarian and Italian female water polo player. She competed for the Hungary women's national water polo team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Later she switched her nationality to Italian. She was a member of ...
, and
Manuela Zanchi Emanuela Zanchi (born October 17, 1977 in Milan) is a former female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Biography See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
. * 2006 European Championship – ''Silver Medal'' :*
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
,
Chiara Brancati Chiara Brancati (born 20 July 1981) was an Italian water polo player. She was a member of the Italy women's national water polo team, playing as goalkeeper. She was a part of the team at the 2008 Summer Olympics. On club level she played for ...
,
Teresa Frassinetti Teresa Frassinetti (born 24 December 1985) is an Italian former water polo player, who is currently deputy president of the Federazione Italiana Nuoto. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Champi ...
, Arianna Garibotti,
Elena Gigli Elena Gigli (born 9 July 1985 in Empoli) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She was the top goalkeeper at the 2012 Olympics, with 56 ...
, Allegra Lapi,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Maddalena Musumeci,
Francesca Pavan Francesca Pavan (born 1979) was an Italian female water polo player. Francesca was a member of the Italy women's national water polo team, playing as driver, and she was a part of the team at the 2008 Summer Olympics The 2008 Summer Olym ...
, Federica Radicchi,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Federica Rocco,
Erzsébet Valkai Erzsebet Valkai (born 6 March 1979) is a Hungarian and Italian female water polo player. She competed for the Hungary women's national water polo team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Later she switched her nationality to Italian. She was a member of ...
, and
Manuela Zanchi Emanuela Zanchi (born October 17, 1977 in Milan) is a former female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Biography See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
. *
2007 Holiday Cup The 2007 Holiday Cup was the ninth edition of the women's water polo competition, held in the Belmont Plaza Pool in Long Beach, California, Long Beach, United States. The tournament took place from December 5 to December 9, 2007. The tournament ser ...
– ''Gold Medal'' :* Annalisa Bosello,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
, Elisa Casanova, Marta Colaiocco,
Teresa Frassinetti Teresa Frassinetti (born 24 December 1985) is an Italian former water polo player, who is currently deputy president of the Federazione Italiana Nuoto. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Champi ...
,
Eleonora Gay Eleanor () is a feminine given name, originally from an Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal dialect, Provençal name ''Aliénor''. It is the name of a number of women of royalty and nobility in western Europe during the High Middle Ages. ...
,
Elena Gigli Elena Gigli (born 9 July 1985 in Empoli) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She was the top goalkeeper at the 2012 Olympics, with 56 ...
,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Maddalena Musumeci,
Francesca Pavan Francesca Pavan (born 1979) was an Italian female water polo player. Francesca was a member of the Italy women's national water polo team, playing as driver, and she was a part of the team at the 2008 Summer Olympics The 2008 Summer Olym ...
,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
,
Erzsébet Valkai Erzsebet Valkai (born 6 March 1979) is a Hungarian and Italian female water polo player. She competed for the Hungary women's national water polo team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Later she switched her nationality to Italian. She was a member of ...
, and
Manuela Zanchi Emanuela Zanchi (born October 17, 1977 in Milan) is a former female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Biography See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
. Head Coach:
Mauro Maugeri Mauro Maugeri (19 January 1959 - 30 November 2017) was an Italian water polo coach and water polo player. Life and career Born in Aci Castello, Maugeri started his career as a player as a centerback in his hometown club, and later played for Poz ...
. * 2008 FINA Olympic Qualifying Tournament – ''Gold Medal'' :*
Elena Gigli Elena Gigli (born 9 July 1985 in Empoli) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She was the top goalkeeper at the 2012 Olympics, with 56 ...
,
Martina Miceli Martina Miceli (born 22 October 1973 in Rome) is a female water polo defender from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Elisa Casanova,
Silvia Bosurgi Silvia Bosurgi (born 17 April 1979 in Messina) is a water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She participated at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships, ...
,
Erzsébet Valkai Erzsebet Valkai (born 6 March 1979) is a Hungarian and Italian female water polo player. She competed for the Hungary women's national water polo team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Later she switched her nationality to Italian. She was a member of ...
,
Manuela Zanchi Emanuela Zanchi (born October 17, 1977 in Milan) is a former female water polo forward from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Biography See also * Italy women's Olympi ...
,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Cinzia Ragusa Cinzia Ragusa (born 24 May 1977) is an Italian water polo player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where she won a gold medal. She was born in Catania. See also * Italy women's Olympic water polo team reco ...
, Marta Colaiocco, Federica Rocco, Maddalena Musumeci,
Teresa Frassinetti Teresa Frassinetti (born 24 December 1985) is an Italian former water polo player, who is currently deputy president of the Federazione Italiana Nuoto. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Champi ...
, and
Chiara Brancati Chiara Brancati (born 20 July 1981) was an Italian water polo player. She was a member of the Italy women's national water polo team, playing as goalkeeper. She was a part of the team at the 2008 Summer Olympics. On club level she played for ...
. Head Coach:
Mauro Maugeri Mauro Maugeri (19 January 1959 - 30 November 2017) was an Italian water polo coach and water polo player. Life and career Born in Aci Castello, Maugeri started his career as a player as a centerback in his hometown club, and later played for Poz ...
. * 2012 European Championship – ''Gold Medal'' :*
Elena Gigli Elena Gigli (born 9 July 1985 in Empoli) is a female water polo goalkeeper from Italy, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She was the top goalkeeper at the 2012 Olympics, with 56 ...
, Simona Abbate, Elisa Casanova,
Rosaria Aiello Rosaria Aiello (born 12 May 1989) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, where she played in the centre forward position, and the 2017 World Aquatic ...
,
Elisa Queirolo Elisa Queirolo (born 6 March 1991) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, where she played in the centre back position. She was part of the Italian ...
, Allegra Lapi,
Tania Di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Roberta Bianconi Roberta Bianconi (born 8 July 1989) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team that won the silver medal at the 2016 Olympics and the bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships. Bianconi was named 2015 and 2016
,
Giulia Emmolo Giulia Enrica Emmolo (born 16 October 1991) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team that won the silver medal at the 2016 Olympics and the bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships. She also competed at the 2012 S ...
, Giulia Rambaldi, Aleksandra Cotti,
Teresa Frassinetti Teresa Frassinetti (born 24 December 1985) is an Italian former water polo player, who is currently deputy president of the Federazione Italiana Nuoto. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Champi ...
and
Giulia Gorlero Giulia Gorlero (born 26 September 1990 in Imperia) is an Italian water polo goalkeeper. She was part of the Italian team that won the silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships. Sh ...
. Head Coach: Fabio Conti. * 2015 World Championship – ''Bronze Medal'' :*
Giulia Gorlero Giulia Gorlero (born 26 September 1990 in Imperia) is an Italian water polo goalkeeper. She was part of the Italian team that won the silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships. Sh ...
,
Chiara Tabani Chiara Tabani (born 27 August 1994) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, where she played in the centre back position. See also * List of Olympic ...
, Arianna Garibotti,
Elisa Queirolo Elisa Queirolo (born 6 March 1991) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, where she played in the centre back position. She was part of the Italian ...
, Federica Radicchi,
Rosaria Aiello Rosaria Aiello (born 12 May 1989) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, where she played in the centre forward position, and the 2017 World Aquatic ...
,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Roberta Bianconi Roberta Bianconi (born 8 July 1989) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team that won the silver medal at the 2016 Olympics and the bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships. Bianconi was named 2015 and 2016
,
Giulia Emmolo Giulia Enrica Emmolo (born 16 October 1991) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team that won the silver medal at the 2016 Olympics and the bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships. She also competed at the 2012 S ...
, Francesca Pomeri, Laura Barzon,
Teresa Frassinetti Teresa Frassinetti (born 24 December 1985) is an Italian former water polo player, who is currently deputy president of the Federazione Italiana Nuoto. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Champi ...
, and
Laura Teani Laura Teani (born 13 March 1991) is an Italian water polo player of Italy. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, where she played as goalkeeper. She participated in the 2016 Summer ...
. Head Coach: Fabio Conti. * 2016 European Championship – ''Bronze Medal'' :*
Giulia Gorlero Giulia Gorlero (born 26 September 1990 in Imperia) is an Italian water polo goalkeeper. She was part of the Italian team that won the silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships. Sh ...
,
Chiara Tabani Chiara Tabani (born 27 August 1994) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, where she played in the centre back position. See also * List of Olympic ...
, Arianna Garibotti,
Elisa Queirolo Elisa Queirolo (born 6 March 1991) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, where she played in the centre back position. She was part of the Italian ...
, Federica Radicchi,
Rosaria Aiello Rosaria Aiello (born 12 May 1989) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, where she played in the centre forward position, and the 2017 World Aquatic ...
,
Tania di Mario Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was al ...
,
Roberta Bianconi Roberta Bianconi (born 8 July 1989) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team that won the silver medal at the 2016 Olympics and the bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships. Bianconi was named 2015 and 2016
,
Giulia Emmolo Giulia Enrica Emmolo (born 16 October 1991) is an Italian water polo player. She was part of the Italian team that won the silver medal at the 2016 Olympics and the bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships. She also competed at the 2012 S ...
, Francesca Pomeri, Aleksandra Cotti,
Teresa Frassinetti Teresa Frassinetti (born 24 December 1985) is an Italian former water polo player, who is currently deputy president of the Federazione Italiana Nuoto. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Champi ...
, and
Laura Teani Laura Teani (born 13 March 1991) is an Italian water polo player of Italy. She was part of the Italian team winning the bronze medal at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, where she played as goalkeeper. She participated in the 2016 Summer ...
. Head Coach: Fabio Conti.


Under-20 team

Italy lastly competed at the 2021
FINA Junior Water Polo World Championships FINA Junior Water Polo World Championships is an international water polo tournament held every two years for the players under the age of 20. It was launched by FINA in 1981 for men and in 1995 for women .Russia after fourth title at FINA World Women's Junior Water Polo Championship
Owen Lloyd (Inside the Games), 9 October 2021. Accessed 7 November 2021. where they finished fourth.


See also

* Italy women's Olympic water polo team records and statistics * Italy men's national water polo team * List of Olympic champions in women's water polo * List of women's Olympic water polo tournament records and statistics * List of world champions in women's water polo


References


External links

*
FINASquads
{{DEFAULTSORT:Italy Women's National Water Polo Team Women's water polo in Italy Women's national water polo teams Italy national water polo team,