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News Articles: water polo

Ashleigh Johnson in the women's quarterfinal match between Hungary and the United States on day 11 of the Olympics.

Ashleigh Johnson is a water polo champion. She might lead the U.S. to another gold

Ashleigh Johnson is one of the best water polo goalkeepers in the world. Can she guide the U.S. women's team to another Olympic gold?

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By:
  • Christopher Intagliata,
  • Juana Summers,
  • and 1 more
U.S. water polo player Ashleigh Johnson defends a shot during the gold medal match at the Tokyo Olympics.

U.S. Women's Water Polo Wins Olympic Gold, Aided By A Powerhouse Goalie

Ashleigh Johnson, the first African American woman to make a U.S. Olympic water polo team, blocked 11 out of 15 shots from Spain during the gold medal match – a rate of 73%.

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By:
  • Merrit Kennedy