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Water Polo At The 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's Tournament
The men's tournament of water polo at the 2004 Summer Olympics at Athens, Greece, began on August 15 and lasted until August 29, 2004. Squads Preliminary round All times are Eastern European Time (UTC+3) Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- Medal round bracket Classification 7th-12th Quarterfinals Classification 11th-12th Classification 7th-10th Semifinals 9th place match 7th place match 5th place match Bronze-medal match Gold-medal match Ranking and statistics Final rankings Multi-time Olympians Five-time Olympian(s): 2 players * : Salvador Gómez (water polo), Salvador Gómez, Jesús Rollán (GK) Four-time Olympian(s): 8 players * : Dubravko Šimenc * : Konstantinos Loudis * : Tibor Benedek * : Carlo Silipo * : Dmitry Gorshkov, Nikolay Kozlov * : Daniel Ballart, Sergi Pedrerol Multiple medalists Three-time Olympic medalist(s): 2 players * : Dmitry Gorshkov, Nikolay Kozlov Lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athens
Athens ( ) is the Capital city, capital and List of cities and towns in Greece, largest city of Greece. A significant coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, Athens is also the capital of the Attica (region), Attica region and is the southernmost capital on the European mainland. With its urban area's population numbering over 3.6 million, it is the List of urban areas in the European Union, eighth-largest urban area in the European Union (EU). The Municipality of Athens (also City of Athens), which constitutes a small administrative unit of the entire urban area, had a population of 643,452 (2021) within its official limits, and a land area of . Athens is one of the List of oldest continuously inhabited cities, world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years, and its earliest human presence beginning somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennia BCE. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamás Kásás
Tamás Kásás (; born 20 July 1976) is a retired Hungarian water polo player. Kásás is often described as the best defensive player of his era, if not the best overall. He is known for his ability to spring out of the water and block shots, as well as his strength in one-on-one situations. He is also noted for his highly accurate shots and passes. He picked up the sport at the age of six, being taught by his father Zoltán, who is a coach in Hungary. Zoltán Kásás was also a gifted player who won an Olympic silver medal in 1972, a World Championship in 1973, and a European title in 1974. He made his Olympic debut in 1996, where Hungary reached the semifinals before losing to the Manuel Estiarte-led Spanish squad. However, the Hungarian team bounced back to win European Championships in 1997 and 1999, as well as a Champions League cup in 1998, culminating with three Olympic gold medals at Sydney in 2000, Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008. Kásás played in five consecut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Miller (water Polo)
Craig Miller (born 23 November 1971) is an Australian water polo player who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics The 2004 Summer Olympics (), officially the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad (), and officially branded as Athens 2004 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 13 to 29 August 2004 in Athens, Greece. The Games saw 10,625 athletes .... References External links * 1971 births Living people Australian male water polo players Olympic water polo players for Australia Water polo players at the 2000 Summer Olympics Water polo players at the 2004 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Kempsey, New South Wales Medalists at the 1995 Summer Universiade Medalists at the 1997 Summer Universiade {{Australia-waterpolo-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sergey Garbuzov
Sergey Garbuzov (born 13 January 1974) is a retired Russian water polo player who played on the silver medal squad at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal squad at the 2004 Summer Olympics. See also * Russia men's Olympic water polo team records and statistics * List of Olympic medalists in water polo (men) * List of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo This is a list of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo. Men Medalists by tournament ;Abbreviation and legend * * – Host team * † – ''Defunct team'' Multiple gold medalists Multiple medalists Women Medalists by tour ... External links * 1974 births Living people Russian male water polo players Olympic water polo players for Russia Water polo players at the 1996 Summer Olympics Water polo players at the 2000 Summer Olympics Water polo players at the 2004 Summer Olympics Olympic silver medalists for Russia Olympic bronze medalists for Russia Olympic medalist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mile Smodlaka
Mile Smodlaka (born 1 January 1976) is a Croatian former professional water polo player and coach who competed in the 2000, 2004 and the 2008 Summer Olympics. He is currently the head coach of Jadran Split and an assistant coach of the Croatian men's national team. See also * List of world champions in men's water polo * List of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo This is a list of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo. Men Medalists by tournament ;Abbreviation and legend * * – Host team * † – ''Defunct team'' Multiple gold medalists Multiple medalists Women Medalists by tour ... References External links * * * * 1976 births Living people Croatian male water polo players Olympic water polo players for Croatia Water polo players at the 2000 Summer Olympics Water polo players at the 2004 Summer Olympics Water polo players at the 2008 Summer Olympics Water polo players from Split, Croatia World Aquatics Champion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Layne Beaubien
Ronald Layne Beaubien (born July 4, 1976) is an American water polo player. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, after defeat by Hungary. Considered to be one of the top all-around players in the world during his career, Beaubien boasted one of the strongest shooting arms on Team USA for over a decade. During his 15-year career he competed in three Summer Olympic Games (Athens '04, Beijing '08, London '12), five World Championships (Fukuoka '01, Barcelona '03, Melbourne '07, Rome '09, Shanghai '11), and played in the professional leagues of Hungary, Greece, France, and Brazil. In 2008 he became the first American in the sports history to win National Club Championships on three continents (New York Athletic Club ''USA'' '05, Fluminense ''Brazil'' '06, Marseille ''France'' '08.) In addition to winning the silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games, Beaubien is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Eryshov
Aleksandr Anatolyevich Yeryshov (; born January 17, 1973) is a Russian water polo player who played on the silver medal squad at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal squad at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Yerishev became topscorer at the 2001 European Championship in Budapest, Hungary, scoring 21 goals. See also * Russia men's Olympic water polo team records and statistics * List of Olympic medalists in water polo (men) * List of men's Olympic water polo tournament top goalscorers * List of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo This is a list of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo. Men Medalists by tournament ;Abbreviation and legend * * – Host team * † – ''Defunct team'' Multiple gold medalists Multiple medalists Women Medalists by tour ... External links * 1973 births Living people People from Tuapse Russian male water polo players Water polo players at the 1996 Summer Olympics Water polo players at the 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irek Zinnourov
Irek Khaydarovich Zinnurov (; born 11 January 1969) is a Russian water polo player of Tatar origin who played on the silver medal squad at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal squad at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He won four Russian titles as a captain of the Kazan club Sintez. After retirement from competitions, in 2010, he became its vice-president, and in 2011 its head coach. Zinnurov is married to his schoolmate; they have a son Emil, who also plays water polo. See also * Russia men's Olympic water polo team records and statistics * List of Olympic medalists in water polo (men) * List of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo This is a list of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo. Men Medalists by tournament ;Abbreviation and legend * * – Host team * † – ''Defunct team'' Multiple gold medalists Multiple medalists Women Medalists by tour ... References External links * Russian male water polo players 1969 birt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elvis Fatović
Elvis Fatović (born 8 May 1971) is a Croatian professional water polo coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of the Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta senior men's team. His son Loren is a professional water polo player. Playing career In his rich career he played for Jug and Mladost. He was left offensive player. His career started in famous Jug from Dubrovnik, but in 1992, he signed for biggest rival Mladost from the Croatian capital, Zagreb, with whom he won the Croatian Championship and Cup in 1993, after that he returned to hometown club Jug and continued his marvelous career. With Jug he won five Croatian Championships and six Cups. Two times he led Jug in winning LEN Champions League in 2001 and in 2006, while in 2000 he also won LEN Europa Cup. For the Croatia national team, Fatović played 128 times and won silver medal in the 2003 European Championship in Kranj. As a player, he competed at two Olympic games, Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikola Franković
Nikola Franković (born 9 November 1982) is a retired Croatian male water polo player. He was a member of the Croatia men's national water polo team, playing as a driver. He was a part of the team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. On club level he played for VK Primorje and HAVK Mladost in Croatia. With Mladost, Franković won the national championship A national championship(s) is the top achievement for any sport or competition, contest within a league of a particular nation or nation state. The title is usually awarded by contests, ranking systems, stature, ability, etc. This determines the be ... in 2008. References 1982 births Living people Croatian male water polo players Water polo players at the 2004 Summer Olympics Olympic water polo players for Croatia Water polo players from Rijeka European Water Polo Championship medalists 21st-century Croatian sportsmen {{Croatia-waterpolo-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norbert Madaras
Norbert Madaras (born 1 December 1979 in Eger) is a Hungarian water polo player, who won the gold medal with the men's national team at the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics. He also was on the squad that claimed the title at the 2003 World Aquatics Championships and the 2013 World Aquatics Championships. Madaras won the Euro League 2007 with Pro Recco. Honours National * Olympic Games: Gold medal – 2004, 2008 * World Championships: Gold medal – 2003, 2013; Silver medal – 2005, 2007 * European Championship: Silver medal – 2006, 2014; Bronze medal – 2003, 2008, 2012 * FINA World League: Gold medal – 2003, 2004; Silver medal – 2005, 2007, 2013, 2014; Bronze medal – 2002 * FINA World Cup: Silver medal – 2006, 2014 * Universiade: (Bronze medal – 2001) Club BVSC (BVSC-Brendon) * Hungarian Cup (1x): 1999–2000 Vasas (Vasas-Plaket, Vasas-Plaket-Euroleasing) * Hungarian Cup (1x): 2001–02 * LEN Cup Winners' Cup (1x): 2001–02 Pro Recco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamás Varga (water Polo)
Tamás Varga (born 14 July 1975, in Szolnok) is a Hungarian water polo player. He was a member of the gold medal winning Hungary men's national water polo team at the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and was also a member of the squad that finished 5th at the 2012 London Olympics. Honours National * Olympic Games: Gold medal - 2004, 2008 * World Championships: Gold medal - 2003 * European Championship: Silver medal - 1995; Bronze medal - 2001, 2008 * FINA World League: Gold medal - 2003, 2004 * Junior World Championships: (Gold medal - 1995; Bronze medal - 1993) * Junior European Championship: (Gold medal - 1994) Club * LEN Cup Winners (2): (2009 - with Szeged; 2010 - with Akademija Cattaro) * Hungarian Cup (Magyar Kupa): 3x (1996 (1), 2001, 2002 - with Vasas) Awards * Masterly youth athlete: 1994, 1995 * Member of the Hungarian team of year: 2003, 2004, 2008 * Ministerial Certificate of Merit (2012) ;Orders * Officer's Cross of the Order of Meri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
