Beijing 2008 Olympics

In a typical highly-physical match Hungary defeated the United States 14-10 to win Gold in Men’s Water Polo. The United States earns Silver while Serbia bested Montenegro for the Bronze.

Tony Azevedo of USA Water Polo in front of the Hungary team (Photo credit:Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images)

In an extremely close match, The Netherlands defeated the USA 9-8 in the Women’s Water Polo final to win the Gold medal. The US takes the Silver, while Australia wins the bronze medal after defeating Hungary 12-11.

The Netherlands Women’s water polo team win Gold (Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

The Netherlands Women’s water polo team win Gold (Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Orange Pride! (Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty Images)