Hungary writes waterpolo history Options

[Baronius]

After Sydney (2000) and Athens (2004), Hungary wins the water polo gold medal in Beijing as well (and remains the most successful country in the history of water polo). So far, only the UK managed to get more than two gold medals in a row in water polo (at the beginning of the 20th century).

You were FANTASTIC, guys! Thank you for the great match! Thank you for helping to keep Hungary in the top 10 of the most successful countries of the modern Olympic Games! Thank you for setting an example for the young! Also, a giant amount of credit goes to Dénes Kemény, the coach/manager of the Hungarian team. Excellent work, Dénes!

The final (Hungary vs. USA) was really exciting. The United States proved to be a powerful and challenging opponent. It was a great final.

[Baronius]

Your three gold medals -- all in kayak-canoe, nice! It's a pity that the Riszdorfer_brothers-Vlcek-Tarr didn't succeed to be the first in K4-1000, but the silver medal is very nice too, of course. In kayak-canoe, we got two gold medals (C1-1000 men, K2-500 women), and a silver plus a bronze. I wish there were (even) more Olympic events in it!

By the way, Jamaica has 7 gold medals, all from the same category (sprint I think) They do know how to run, no doubt.

My favorite match is still the Athen final in 2004 where we were able to beat the Serbian team by one goal (8-7) and earned the gold medal. Couple of minutes before the end the result was 5-7 but we were able to come back (sore 3 goals in a row) and beat them. Because of that match I lost 2-3 years from my lifespan!

I can imagine. Epic Divine Encounter eh?

Do you think the mineral water Dénes is drinking all the time is magically enchanted and that strengthens the team somehow?

"Although I have debts, I'll pay Dénes' mineral water for one year I swear, if they win! I'm so excited!" -- I read this fan comment on a Hungarian site today morning.