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Olympics Water Polo

Water polo for men was first introduced in the second Summer Olympic Games in 1900, while women’s water polo was only introduced in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Players from Great Britain, Italy and Hungary have dominated the event.

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How did water polo start?

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water polo started as a version of rugby football that was played in British lakes and rivers in the late 19th century with a ball made of Indian rubber. The name comes from the Balti word 'pulu' meaning ball.

It was a demonstration of strength and swimming skill and was often a feature of county fairs and festivals.

Are most water polo players tall?

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It does give players an advantage such faster swimming speeds, more reach and big hands. However, not all water polo players are tall. I know a someone who was 3rd team all-american and she is barely over 5'6".

How deep is water polo pool at Olympics?

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The Olympic pool in China is reported to be 3m deep. ---- For top class water polo the minimum water depth is 1.8m

When is summer Olympics?

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The summer Olympics occur every four years. The most recent summer Olympics occurred in 2008, so the next summer Olympics will be in 2012. The 2012 Summer Olympics are scheduled to begin on July 27.

Can you pull the goalie in water polo?

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Based on a English Premier League match when Robin Van Persie from Arsenal knocked the ball off Mark Schwartzer from Middlesborough as he attempted to kick, the official disallowed the goal and called a foul on Van Persie. So the answer is no.

How deep is the pool for a Olympic water polo?

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The dimensions of an Olympic size swimming pool is approximately 164ft x 82ft and 6ft deep.

Source: arthurspools.com

What is abreast?

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Being abreast means being side by side.

Why is water good for us?

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Water is good for us because it is the way we survive , and what we drink has always have water, because it is water, it cleans our body to be clean. But some people dont like water, like me, but i like to add something on it, and when i get some head-ache i drink water, so that my head-ache will get away ..., Sherilyn sewoee. xox

What is the english motto?

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The motto of England and the British Sovereign is Dieu et mon Droit (God and my right)

Income of water polo players?

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In the Italian pro league players are payed just enough to get by (without any sponsership deals) your looking at about the equivelent of €600- so about £400- a week. Poor pay compared to some other well known sports without naming any names, especially considering the demand on a player being much larger, some would say, than in these other sports.

How much water is in a pool that has a diameter of 24 feet and a depth of 4 feet?

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If your assuming the pool is a perfect cylinder w/ no sloping sides it is easy. (pi/4)*d^2 = V which would be approximately 1810 Ft3. There are 7.4805 Gallons per ft3 which gives us 13,537 gallons. This ofcourse is if u assume your pool is a perfect cylinder. If you have a more accurate messurement i can give you a more specific volume. 13,000 galloons, give or take a couple.

What does motto mean in English?

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COD says

"motto n. (pl. -es) 1 maxim adopted as a rule of conduct. 2 phrase or sentence accompanying a coat of arms. 3 appropriate inscription. 4 joke, maxim, etc. in a paper cracker. [Italian: related to *mot]"

Do you need to add water when roasting in an Electric Roaster?

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Yes, there is no real difference than doing it in an oven, just the size of your heat source. You treat the meat the same.

What are the physics involved with skipping a water polo ball?

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Well when you throw the ball you need to throw it quite hard and spin the ball backwards and throw it down. If you throw it too flat then it will merely skim the surface, instead of skipping it. Some people find it easier to use a flat ball, like myself.

What is the highest score ever in a waterpolo match?

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Beach volleyball matches are played as the best of 3 sets. The first 2 sets are played to 21 and, if a third set is required, it is played to 15. Of course, the team must win by 2 points so you may see higher scores but this is the standard scoring for beach volleyball play.