Netherlands men's national water polo team
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The Netherlands national water polo team represents the Netherlands
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competitions and friendly matches. The team gained its last biggest success in 1976 by winning the bronze medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics
in Montréal, Canada.
Olympic Games
World Championship
FINA World League
FINA World Cup
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Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
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Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
competitions and friendly matches. The team gained its last biggest success in 1976 by winning the bronze medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics
1976 Summer Olympics
The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1976. Montreal was awarded the rights to the 1976 Games on May 12, 1970, at the 69th IOC Session in Amsterdam, over the bids of Moscow and...
in Montréal, Canada.
Olympic GamesWater polo at the Summer OlympicsWater polo has been part of the Summer Olympics program since the second games, in 1900. A women's water polo tournament was introduced for the 2000 Summer Olympics...
- 1900Water polo at the 1900 Summer OlympicsAt the 1900 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested.8 teams entered the water polo event, with one withdrawing before competition. The tournament was played in a single-elimination format, with no playoff for third place. Thus, four of the seven competing teams won...
— did not compete - 1908Water polo at the 1908 Summer OlympicsAt the 1908 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Belgium:* Victor Boin* Herman Donners* Fernand Feyaerts * Oscar Grégoire* Herman Meyboom* Albert Michant * Joseph Pletinckx...
— 4th place - 1908Water polo at the 1912 Summer OlympicsThe 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, saw the fourth water polo tournament at Olympics. All games took place in the newly built swimming stadium in Djurgårdsbrunnsviken from July 7 to July 16, 1912.-Medal summary:...
— did not compete - 1920Water polo at the 1920 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Gold medal round:-Silver medal round:-Bronze medal round:...
— 5th place - 1924Water polo at the 1924 Summer OlympicsFinal results for the water polo tournament at the 1924 Summer Olympics:-Medal summary:Note: The players above the line played at least one game in this tournament, the players below the line were reserve players and did not compete in this tournament. Nevertheless the exclusively credits them all...
— 7th place - 1928Water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Participating nations:Each country was allowed to enter a team of 11 players and they all were eligible for participation....
— 5th place - 1932Water polo at the 1932 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Round-Robin:All of the five teams played each team once.Germany vs. Brazil4 August 1932USA vs. Brazil6 August 1932Hungary vs. Germany6 August 1932USA vs. Japan7 August 1932Hungary vs. Japan...
— did not compete - 1936Water polo at the 1936 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Elimination Rounds:In the first round each team in a group played each other team in the same group. The placings were determined on points. If the points were equal, then the better goal average decided...
— 5th place - 1948Water polo at the 1948 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Round One:In the first round each team in a group played each other team in the same group. The placings were determined on points. If the points were equal, then the better goal average decided...
— 3rd place - 1952Water polo at the 1952 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1952 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Final standings:-References:*...
— 5th place - 1956Water polo at the 1956 Summer OlympicsTen nations competed in water polo at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. The event was open only to men's teams.-Medallists:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1956 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Preliminary round:...
— did not compete - 1960Water polo at the 1960 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1960 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Final standings:-References:*...
— 8th place - 1964Water polo at the 1964 Summer OlympicsFinal results for the water polo tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics:FIRST ROUNDGroup A: Italy,4; Romania,2; Japan,0Group B: USSR,4; Germany,2; Australia,0Group C: Yugoslavia,6; Netherlands,4; USA,2; Brazil,0...
— 8th place - 1968Water polo at the 1968 Summer OlympicsThe Water Polo Tournament at the 1968 Summer Olympics was held from October 14 to October 25, 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico. Australia earned one of sixteen invitations, but the Australian Olympic Committee refused to pay the squad's transportation cost...
— 7th place - 1972Water polo at the 1972 Summer OlympicsFinal results for the water polo competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich.-Medalists:- Pool A :-Pool B:-Pool C:- Group II :Results taken from Preliminary Round...
— 7th place - 1976Water polo at the 1976 Summer OlympicsThe water polo tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics was held from July 18 to July 27, 1976 in Montreal, Canada.-Medalists:-Participating teams:Group AGroup BGroup C-Group A:*July 18, 1976*July 19, 1976*July 20, 1976-Group B:...
— 3rd place - 1980Water polo at the 1980 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 1980 Summer Olympics as usual was a part of the swimming sport, other two parts were swimming and diving. They were not three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water Polo discipline consisted of one event: men's team.In the preliminary...
— 6th place - 1984Water polo at the 1984 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 1984 Summer Olympics as usual was part of the swimming sport, the other two being swimming and diving. They were not seen as three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water polo discipline consisted of one event: the men's team...
— 6th place - 1988Water polo at the 1988 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 1988 Summer Olympics as usual was part of the swimming sport, the other two being swimming and diving. They were not seen as three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water polo discipline consisted of one event: the men's team...
— did not compete - 1992Water polo at the 1992 Summer OlympicsThe men's water polo tournament at the 1992 Summer Olympics was held from August 1 to August 10, 1992, in Barcelona, Spain. Reigning world champion Yugoslavia had qualified for the tournament, but as it had formally dissolved in the interim, it didn't participate.The successor countries didn't...
— 9th place - 1996Water polo at the 1996 Summer OlympicsThe men's water polo tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held from July 20 to July 28, 1996, in Atlanta, United States.-Group A:*Saturday July 20, 1996*Sunday July 21, 1996*Monday July 22, 1996*Tuesday July 23, 1996...
— 10th place - 2000Water polo at the 2000 Summer OlympicsThe water polo competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia saw Hungary’s return to the gold medal platform and the introduction of the women’s tournament...
— 11th place - 2004Water polo at the 2004 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the Olympic Aquatic Centre where women competed for only the second time in the event at the Summer Olympics....
— did not qualify2004 Men's Water Polo Olympic QualifierThe 2004 Men's Olympic Water Polo Qualifying Tournament was a tournament to decide the remaining three competing teams at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.-GROUP A:*January 25, 2004*January 26, 2004*January 27, 2004*January 28, 2004... - 2008Water polo at the 2008 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held from 10 August to 24 August 2008 at the Ying Tung Natatorium in Beijing, People's Republic of China.-Men's medalists:-Women's medalists:-Men:-Women:-External links:**...
— did not qualify2007 European Water Polo Olympic Qualification TournamentThe 2007 Men's European Water Polo Olympic Qualification Tournament for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing 2008 was held in Bratislava, Slovakia from September 2 to September 9, 2007. Croatia, Hungary, Spain and Serbia had already qualified for the Olympics, so they did not participate...
World ChampionshipWater polo world championshipThe FINA World Water Polo Championship is an international water polo tournament, currently held every two years as part of the FINA World Aquatics Championships. Currently the reigning champions are Italy in men's and Greece in women's competition.-History:...
- 19731973 FINA Men's World Water Polo ChampionshipThe 1973 FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship was the first ever edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— 8th place - 19751975 FINA Men's World Water Polo ChampionshipThe 1975 FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship was the second edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— 8th place - 19781978 FINA Men's World Water Polo ChampionshipThe 1978 FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship was the third edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— 13th place - 1982 — 4th place
- 1986 — 14th place
- 19911991 FINA Men's World Water Polo ChampionshipThe 1991 FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship was the sixth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— did not compete - 19941994 FINA Men's World Water Polo ChampionshipThe 1994 FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship was the seventh edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— 8th place - 19981998 FINA Men's World Water Polo ChampionshipThe 1998 FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship was the eighth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— did not compete - 20012001 FINA Men's World Water Polo ChampionshipThe 2001 FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship was the ninth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— did not compete - 20032003 FINA Men's World Water Polo ChampionshipThe 2003 FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship was the tenth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— did not compete - 2005 — did not qualify2005 FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship QualifierThe 2005 FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship Qualifier was a tournament to decide the remaining three competing nations from Europe for the eleventh edition of FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship, held in Montréal, Canada later that year...
- 2007 — did not qualify
FINA World LeagueFINA Water Polo World LeagueThe FINA Water Polo World League began in 2002 to capitalize on increased worldwide popularity of water polo created by recent Olympic Games, especially in Europe, North America and Australia. Competition between the world’s best male players began on national teams in a season format with a prize...
- 20022002 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2002 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the first edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. After two preliminary rounds the Super Final was held in Patras, Greece from August 1 to August 4, 2002....
— Didn't participate - 20032003 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2003 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the second edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— 6th place - 20042004 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2004 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the third edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. After a preliminary round, the Super Final was held in Long Beach, United States.-Preliminary round:...
— Didn't participate - 20052005 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2005 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the fourth edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. After a preliminary round and a semifinal round, the Super Final was held in Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro....
— Didn't participate - 20062006 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2006 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the fifth edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. After a preliminary round and a semifinal round, the Super Final was held in Athens, Greece....
— Didn't participate - 20072007 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2007 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the sixth edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— Didn't participate - 20082008 FINA Men's Water Polo World LeagueThe 2008 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the seventh edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA...
— Didn't participate
FINA World CupFINA Water Polo World CupThe FINA Water Polo World Cup is an international water polo competition among the top men's national water polo teams of the members of FINA. It was established in 1979 and was held every two years, but it has been contested every four years since 2002....
- 19791979 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1979 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the first edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Rijeka and in the Tašmajdan Swimming Pool in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.Participating teams were the eight best...
— did not compete - 19811981 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1981 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the second edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Long Beach, United States...
— did not compete - 19831983 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1983 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the third edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Malibu, United States...
— 6th place - 19851985 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1985 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the fourth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Duisburg, West Germany...
— 6th place - 19871987 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1987 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the fifth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Thessalonica, Greece. Eight teams participated to decide the winner of what would be a bi-annual event...
— did not compete - 19891989 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1989 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the sixth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Berlin, West Germany. Eight teams participated to decide the winner of what would be a bi-annual event...
— did not compete - 19911991 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1991 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the seventh edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Barcelona, Spain. Eight teams participated to decide the winner of what would be a bi-annual event...
— did not compete - 19931993 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1993 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the eighth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Athens, Greece. Eight teams participated to decide the winner of what would be a bi-annual event until...
— did not compete - 19951995 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1995 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the ninth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Atlanta, United States. Eight teams participated to decide the winner of what would be a bi-annual event...
— 7th place - 19971997 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1997 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the tenth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in Athens, Greece. Eight teams participated to decide the winner of what would be a bi-annual event until...
— did not compete - 19991999 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 1999 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the eleventh edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in the Sydney International Aquatic Centre in Sydney, Australia from 28 September to 3 October 1999...
— did not compete - 20022002 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 2002 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was the twelfth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation . The event took place in the Tašmajdan Swimming Pool in Belgrade, Serbia from August 20 to August 25, 2002...
— did not compete - 20062006 FINA Men's Water Polo World CupThe 13th edition of the FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup was held in the Alfréd Hajós Swimming Pool on Margitsziget in Budapest, Hungary from June 13 to June 18, 2006.-Teams:-=*Goran Volarević*Damir Burić*Boris Pavlović...
— did not compete
European ChampionshipEuropean Water Polo ChampionshipThe European Water Polo Championship is a sport competition for national water polo teams, currently held biannually and organized by the Ligue Européenne de Natation , the governing European aquatics federation. There are both men's and women's competitions.The first European Water Polo...
- 1974 — 4th place
- 1977 — 5th place
- 1981 — 8th place
- 1983 — 6th place
- 1985 — 7th place
- 1987 — 12th place
- 1989 — 8th place
- 1991 — 9th place
- 1993 — 8th place
- 19951995 Men's European Water Polo ChampionshipThe 1995 Men's European Water Polo Championship was the 22nd edition of the bi-annual event, organised by the Europe's governing body in aquatics, the Ligue Européenne de Natation...
— 10th place - 19971997 Men's European Water Polo ChampionshipThe 1997 Men's European Water Polo Championship was the 23rd edition of the bi-annual event, organised by the Europe's governing body in aquatics, the Ligue Européenne de Natation...
— 9th place - 19991999 Men's European Water Polo ChampionshipThe 1999 Men's European Water Polo Championship was the 24th edition of the bi-annual event, organised by the Europe's governing body in aquatics, the Ligue Européenne de Natation...
— 12th place - 20012001 Men's European Water Polo ChampionshipThe 2001 Men's European Water Polo Championship was the 25th edition of the bi-annual event, organised by the Europe's governing body in aquatics, the Ligue Européenne de Natation...
— 10th place - 20032003 Men's European Water Polo ChampionshipThe 2003 Men's European Water Polo Championship was the 26th edition of the event, organised by the Europe's governing body in aquatics, the Ligue Européenne de Natation...
— 11th place - 20062006 Men's European Water Polo ChampionshipThe 2006 Men's European Water Polo Championship was the 27-th edition of the event organised by the Europe's governing body in aquatics, the Ligue Européenne de Natation...
— 10th place
Squads
- 1908 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 1908 Summer OlympicsAt the 1908 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Belgium:* Victor Boin* Herman Donners* Fernand Feyaerts * Oscar Grégoire* Herman Meyboom* Albert Michant * Joseph Pletinckx...
— 4th place - Bouke BenengaBouke BenengaBouke Benenga was a Dutch freestyle swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics....
, Johan CortleverJohan CortleverJohan George Cortlever was a Dutch backstroke swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics....
, Jan HulswitJan HulswitJan Frederik Hulswit was a Dutch water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.Hulswit was born in Apeldoorn. He was a member of the Dutch water polo team which finished fourth in the 1908 tournament....
, Eduard MeijerEduard MeijerEduard Meijer was a Dutch freestyle swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics and in the 1908 Summer Olympics....
, Karel MeijerKarel MeijerKarel Meijer was a Dutch water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics....
, Piet OomsPiet OomsPieter Lodewijk Ooms was a Dutch freestyle swimmer and water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics....
, and Johan RühlJohan RühlJohan Hendrik Willem Rühl was a Dutch water polo player who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.He was the goalkeeper of the Dutch water polo team, which finished fourth in the 1908 tournament....
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- 1960 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 1960 Summer Olympics-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1960 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Final standings:-References:*...
— 8th place - Fred van DorpFred van DorpAlfred Carel van Dorp is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who played in three Summer Olympics with the Dutch Men's National Team...
, Henk HermsenHenk HermsenHendrik Willem Hermsen is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who competed in two Summer Olympics for his native country. In 1960 he finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team. Four years later in Tokyo he once again came in eighth with the Holland squad...
, Ben KniestBen KniestLambertus Gerhardus Kniest is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who participated in two Olympic Games: in 1960 and in 1964. In both Olympic tournaments Kniest finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team.-References:*...
, Harry Lamme, Bram LeenardsBram LeenardsAbraham Cornelis Willem Leenards is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who competed in two Summer Olympics for his native country. In 1960 he finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team. Four years later in Tokyo he once again became eighth with the Holland...
, Hans Muller, Harro Ran, Harry VriendHarry VriendHenri Gerard Vriend is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who competed in two Summer Olympics for his native country. In 1960 he finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team. Four years later in Tokyo he once again became eighth with the Holland squad...
, and Fred van der Zwan.
- 1964 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 1964 Summer OlympicsFinal results for the water polo tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics:FIRST ROUNDGroup A: Italy,4; Romania,2; Japan,0Group B: USSR,4; Germany,2; Australia,0Group C: Yugoslavia,6; Netherlands,4; USA,2; Brazil,0...
— 8th place - Jan BultmanJan BultmanJan Arend Bultman is a former water polo player from The Netherlands. He was a member of the Dutch Men's National Team that finished in eighth position at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.-References:*...
, Fred van DorpFred van DorpAlfred Carel van Dorp is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who played in three Summer Olympics with the Dutch Men's National Team...
, Henk HermsenHenk HermsenHendrik Willem Hermsen is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who competed in two Summer Olympics for his native country. In 1960 he finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team. Four years later in Tokyo he once again came in eighth with the Holland squad...
, Ben KniestBen KniestLambertus Gerhardus Kniest is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who participated in two Olympic Games: in 1960 and in 1964. In both Olympic tournaments Kniest finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team.-References:*...
, Bram LeenardsBram LeenardsAbraham Cornelis Willem Leenards is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who competed in two Summer Olympics for his native country. In 1960 he finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team. Four years later in Tokyo he once again became eighth with the Holland...
, Hans Muller, Wim van SpingelenWim van SpingelenWillem van Spingelen is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who was a member of the Dutch Men's National Team that finished in eighth position at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.-References:*...
, Nico van der VoetNico van der VoetNicolaas Marcus van der Voet is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who competed in two Summer Olympics for his native country. In 1964 he finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team. Four years later in Mexico City he became seventh with the Holland squad.-References:*...
, Harry VriendHarry VriendHenri Gerard Vriend is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who competed in two Summer Olympics for his native country. In 1960 he finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team. Four years later in Tokyo he once again became eighth with the Holland squad...
, Wim VriendWim VriendWillem Jan Frederik Vriend is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. His older brother Harry was also a member of that team.-References:*...
, and Gerrit WormgoorGerrit WormgoorGerrit Hendrik Wormgoor is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.-References:*...
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- 1968 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 1968 Summer OlympicsThe Water Polo Tournament at the 1968 Summer Olympics was held from October 14 to October 25, 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico. Australia earned one of sixteen invitations, but the Australian Olympic Committee refused to pay the squad's transportation cost...
— 7th place - Bart BongersBart BongersBart Bongers is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Team at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.-References:*...
, Fred van DorpFred van DorpAlfred Carel van Dorp is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who played in three Summer Olympics with the Dutch Men's National Team...
, Loet GeutjesLoet GeutjesLouis Geutjes is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Team at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. After an active career as water polo player, Geutjes became a successful swimming coach, first with AZ&PC Amersfoort, and...
, André HermsenAndré HermsenAndréas Hermsen is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Team at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. His brothers Henk and Wim also played for the Dutch National Team and competed at the Summer Olympics.-References:*...
, Hans HoogveldHans HoogveldJohannes Bernardus Everardus Hoogveld is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968. In Mexico City as well as in Munich he finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Water Polo Team.-References:*...
, Evert KroonEvert KroonEvert Gerrit Kroon is a former water polo goalkeeper from The Netherlands, who participated in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1968. After two seven place finishes Kroon won the bronze medal with the Dutch Men's Water Polo Team at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada...
, Ad MoolhuijzenAd MoolhuijzenAdrianus Theodorus Moolhuijzen is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Team at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.-References:*...
, Hans ParrelHans ParrelHans Parrel is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968. In Mexico City and Munich he finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Water Polo Team.-References:*...
, Nico van der VoetNico van der VoetNicolaas Marcus van der Voet is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who competed in two Summer Olympics for his native country. In 1964 he finished in eighth position with the Dutch Men's Team. Four years later in Mexico City he became seventh with the Holland squad.-References:*...
, Feike de VriesFeike de VriesFeike de Vries is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Team at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.-References:*...
, and Hans WoudaHans WoudaHans Wouda is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who competed in two consequentive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968...
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- 1972 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 1972 Summer OlympicsFinal results for the water polo competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich.-Medalists:- Pool A :-Pool B:-Pool C:- Group II :Results taken from Preliminary Round...
— 7th place - Mart BrasMart BrasMartinus Rokes Bras is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Water Polo Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Later on Bras became an international water polo referee.-References:*...
, Ton BuunkTon BuunkAnton Gerrit Jan Buunk is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in four Summer Olympics, starting in 1972 in Munich....
, Wim HermsenWim HermsenWillem Hermsen is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Water Polo Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich...
, Hans HoogveldHans HoogveldJohannes Bernardus Everardus Hoogveld is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968. In Mexico City as well as in Munich he finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Water Polo Team.-References:*...
, Evert KroonEvert KroonEvert Gerrit Kroon is a former water polo goalkeeper from The Netherlands, who participated in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1968. After two seven place finishes Kroon won the bronze medal with the Dutch Men's Water Polo Team at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada...
, Hans ParrelHans ParrelHans Parrel is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968. In Mexico City and Munich he finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Water Polo Team.-References:*...
, Ton SchmidtTon SchmidtAntoon Schmidt is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Water Polo Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.-References:*...
, Wim van de SchildeWim van de SchildeWillem van de Schilde is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Water Polo Team at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.-References:*...
, Gijze StroboerGijze StroboerGijze Stroboer is a former competitive water polo player from The Netherlands, who participated in two consequentive Summer Olympics. On his debut, at the Munich Games in 1972, he finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Team...
, Jan Evert VeerJan Evert VeerJan Evert Veer is a former water polo player from the Netherlands. He participated in three Summer Olympics, starting in 1972 in Munich. After the seventh place in West Germany, four years later the Dutch won the bronze medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. In 1980 Veer finished in sixth...
, and Hans WoudaHans WoudaHans Wouda is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who competed in two consequentive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1968...
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- 1976 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 1976 Summer OlympicsThe water polo tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics was held from July 18 to July 27, 1976 in Montreal, Canada.-Medalists:-Participating teams:Group AGroup BGroup C-Group A:*July 18, 1976*July 19, 1976*July 20, 1976-Group B:...
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Bronze Medal - Alex BoegschotenAlex BoegschotenAlex Boegschoten is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who won the bronze medal with the Dutch Men's Team at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada.-References:*...
, Ton BuunkTon BuunkAnton Gerrit Jan Buunk is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in four Summer Olympics, starting in 1972 in Munich....
, Andy HoepelmanAndy HoepelmanIlja Mohandas "Andy" Hoepelman , is a former Olympic water polo player and current medical professor. He won an Olympic bronze medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympics as part of the Dutch men's team...
, Evert KroonEvert KroonEvert Gerrit Kroon is a former water polo goalkeeper from The Netherlands, who participated in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1968. After two seven place finishes Kroon won the bronze medal with the Dutch Men's Water Polo Team at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada...
, Nico LandeweerdNico LandeweerdNicolaas Albertus Adrianus Landeweerd is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics. At his debut, at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, he won the bronze medal with the Dutch team. In 1980 and 1984 Landeweerd finished in sixth position with the...
, Hans SmitsHans SmitsHans Karel Daniël Smits is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who won the bronze medal with the Dutch Men's Team at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada.-References:*...
, Gijze StroboerGijze StroboerGijze Stroboer is a former competitive water polo player from The Netherlands, who participated in two consequentive Summer Olympics. On his debut, at the Munich Games in 1972, he finished in seventh position with the Dutch Men's Team...
, Rik ToonenRik ToonenHendrik Adriaan Toonen is a former water polo player from The Netherlands, who won the bronze medal with the Dutch Men's Team at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada.-References:*...
, Jan Evert VeerJan Evert VeerJan Evert Veer is a former water polo player from the Netherlands. He participated in three Summer Olympics, starting in 1972 in Munich. After the seventh place in West Germany, four years later the Dutch won the bronze medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. In 1980 Veer finished in sixth...
, Hans van ZeelandHans van ZeelandJohannes "Hans" Hendrikus Jacques van Zeeland is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who won the bronze medal with the Dutch National Team at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. In 1980 Van Zeeland finished in sixth position with the Holland squad...
, and Piet de ZwartePiet de ZwartePieter Karel de Zwarte is a former Dutch water polo, who won the bronze medal with the Dutch Men's Team at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada.-References:*...
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- 1980 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 1980 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 1980 Summer Olympics as usual was a part of the swimming sport, other two parts were swimming and diving. They were not three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water Polo discipline consisted of one event: men's team.In the preliminary...
— 6th place - Stan van BelkumStan van BelkumStanislaus van Belkum is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. In 1980 he finished in sixth position with the Dutch team. Four years later in Los Angeles Van Belkum once again gained the sixth spot in the final rankings with Holland.-References:*...
, Wouly de BieWouly de BieWouly Sybrand de Bie is a former water polo goalkeeper from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. In 1980 he finished in sixth position with the Dutch team...
, Ton BuunkTon BuunkAnton Gerrit Jan Buunk is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in four Summer Olympics, starting in 1972 in Munich....
, Jan Jaap KorevaarJan Jaap KorevaarJan Jaap Korevaar is a former water polo player from the Netherlands. He finished in sixth position with the Dutch team at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.-References:*...
, Nico LandeweerdNico LandeweerdNicolaas Albertus Adrianus Landeweerd is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics. At his debut, at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, he won the bronze medal with the Dutch team. In 1980 and 1984 Landeweerd finished in sixth position with the...
, Aad van MilAad van MilAdrianus Josephus van Mil is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. He finished in sixth place with the Dutch national team at both the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow and the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.-References:*...
, Ruud MisdorpRuud MisdorpRudolf Antonius "Ruud" Misdorp is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. On both occasions, at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow and the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he finished in sixth position with the Dutch national team.-References:*...
, Dick NieuwenhuizenDick NieuwenhuizenTheodorus Anton Nieuwenhuizen is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. On both occasions, at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow and the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he finished in sixth position with the Dutch National Men's Team...
, Eric NoordegraafEric NoordegraafEric Noordegraaf is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. On both occasions, at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow and the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he finished in sixth position with the Dutch National Men's Team...
, Jan Evert VeerJan Evert VeerJan Evert Veer is a former water polo player from the Netherlands. He participated in three Summer Olympics, starting in 1972 in Munich. After the seventh place in West Germany, four years later the Dutch won the bronze medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. In 1980 Veer finished in sixth...
, and Hans van ZeelandHans van ZeelandJohannes "Hans" Hendrikus Jacques van Zeeland is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who won the bronze medal with the Dutch National Team at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. In 1980 Van Zeeland finished in sixth position with the Holland squad...
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- 1984 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 1984 Summer OlympicsWater polo at the 1984 Summer Olympics as usual was part of the swimming sport, the other two being swimming and diving. They were not seen as three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water polo discipline consisted of one event: the men's team...
— 6th place - Johan AantjesJohan AantjesJohan Aantjes is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who finished in sixth position with the Dutch National Men's Team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. Later on, from 1999 until 2003, Aantjes was the head coach of the Dutch Men's Squad...
, Stan van BelkumStan van BelkumStanislaus van Belkum is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. In 1980 he finished in sixth position with the Dutch team. Four years later in Los Angeles Van Belkum once again gained the sixth spot in the final rankings with Holland.-References:*...
, Wouly de BieWouly de BieWouly Sybrand de Bie is a former water polo goalkeeper from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. In 1980 he finished in sixth position with the Dutch team...
, Ton BuunkTon BuunkAnton Gerrit Jan Buunk is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in four Summer Olympics, starting in 1972 in Munich....
, Ed van EsEd van EsEduard van Es is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who finished in sixth position with the Dutch National Men's Team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.-References:*...
, Anton HeidenAnton HeidenAnton Heiden is a former water polo player from the NetherlandsHeiden participated once with the Dutch national water polo team at the Olympics, finishing in sixth position at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He played at various clubs, amongst them: ZPB Barendrecht and Zian Den Haag....
, Nico LandeweerdNico LandeweerdNicolaas Albertus Adrianus Landeweerd is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics. At his debut, at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, he won the bronze medal with the Dutch team. In 1980 and 1984 Landeweerd finished in sixth position with the...
, Aad van MilAad van MilAdrianus Josephus van Mil is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. He finished in sixth place with the Dutch national team at both the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow and the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.-References:*...
, Ruud MisdorpRuud MisdorpRudolf Antonius "Ruud" Misdorp is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. On both occasions, at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow and the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he finished in sixth position with the Dutch national team.-References:*...
, Dick NieuwenhuizenDick NieuwenhuizenTheodorus Anton Nieuwenhuizen is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. On both occasions, at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow and the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he finished in sixth position with the Dutch National Men's Team...
, Eric NoordegraafEric NoordegraafEric Noordegraaf is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. On both occasions, at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow and the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he finished in sixth position with the Dutch National Men's Team...
, Roald van NoortRoald van NoortRoald Max Antoine van Noort is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who finished in sixth position with the Dutch National Men's Team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.-References:*...
, and Remco PielstroomRemco PielstroomRemco Eric Pielstroom is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. In 1984 he finished in sixth position with the Dutch team, eight years later in Barcelona Pielstroom gained the ninth spot in the final rankings with Holland.-References:*...
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- 1992 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 1992 Summer OlympicsThe men's water polo tournament at the 1992 Summer Olympics was held from August 1 to August 10, 1992, in Barcelona, Spain. Reigning world champion Yugoslavia had qualified for the tournament, but as it had formally dissolved in the interim, it didn't participate.The successor countries didn't...
— 9th place - Bert BrinkmanBert BrinkmanBert Brinkman is a retired water polo player from the Netherlands, who finished in ninth position with the Dutch team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.-References:*...
, Arie van de BuntArie van de BuntArend Jantinus "Arie" van de Bunt is a former water polo goalkeeper from the Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics for Holland. From 1992 on he finished in ninth , tenth and eleventh position with the National Men's Team. He retired from the sport in the spring of...
, Marc van BelkumMarc van BelkumMarc van Belkum is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who finished in ninth position with the Dutch team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.-References:*...
, Robert HavekotteRobert HavekotteRobert Jan Havekotte is a retired water polo player from the Netherlands, who finished in ninth position with the Dutch team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona....
, Koos IssardKoos IssardJacobus "Koos" Issard is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who finished in ninth position with the Dutch team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Four years later, Issard was a member of the squad that was tenth in the final rankings in Atlanta, Georgia.-References:*...
, John Jansen, Gijs van der LedenGijs van der LedenGijsbert Johan van der Leden is a retired water polo player from The Netherlands, who finished in ninth place with the Dutch team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.-References:*...
, Harry van der MeerHarry van der MeerHenricus Antonius Wilhelmus van der Meer is a former water polo forward from The Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics for Holland...
, Hans NieuwenburgHans NieuwenburgJohannes Nieuwenburg is a former water polo defender from The Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics for Holland. In 1992 he finished in ninth position with the Dutch National Men's Team, in 1996 he was the captain of the squad that finished in tenth spot, under the guidance of head...
, Remco PielstroomRemco PielstroomRemco Eric Pielstroom is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics. In 1984 he finished in sixth position with the Dutch team, eight years later in Barcelona Pielstroom gained the ninth spot in the final rankings with Holland.-References:*...
, John ScherrenburgJohn ScherrenburgJohn Scherrenburg is a retired water polo player from The Netherlands. He finished in ninth position with the Dutch team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.-References:*...
, Jalo de Vries, and Jan WagenaarJan WagenaarJan Theodorus Wagenaar is a retired water polo player from The Netherlands. He finished in ninth position with the Dutch team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.-References:*...
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- 1996 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 1996 Summer OlympicsThe men's water polo tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held from July 20 to July 28, 1996, in Atlanta, United States.-Group A:*Saturday July 20, 1996*Sunday July 21, 1996*Monday July 22, 1996*Tuesday July 23, 1996...
— 10th place - Arie van de BuntArie van de BuntArend Jantinus "Arie" van de Bunt is a former water polo goalkeeper from the Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics for Holland. From 1992 on he finished in ninth , tenth and eleventh position with the National Men's Team. He retired from the sport in the spring of...
, Gert de Groot, Arno Havenga, Koos IssardKoos IssardJacobus "Koos" Issard is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who finished in ninth position with the Dutch team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Four years later, Issard was a member of the squad that was tenth in the final rankings in Atlanta, Georgia.-References:*...
, Bas de Jong, Niels van der Kolk, Marco Kunz, Harry van der MeerHarry van der MeerHenricus Antonius Wilhelmus van der Meer is a former water polo forward from The Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics for Holland...
, Hans NieuwenburgHans NieuwenburgJohannes Nieuwenburg is a former water polo defender from The Netherlands, who participated in two Summer Olympics for Holland. In 1992 he finished in ninth position with the Dutch National Men's Team, in 1996 he was the captain of the squad that finished in tenth spot, under the guidance of head...
, Joeri Stoffels, Eelco Uri, and Wyco de Vries. Head Coach: Hans van ZeelandHans van ZeelandJohannes "Hans" Hendrikus Jacques van Zeeland is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who won the bronze medal with the Dutch National Team at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. In 1980 Van Zeeland finished in sixth position with the Holland squad...
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- 2000 Olympic GamesWater polo at the 2000 Summer OlympicsThe water polo competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia saw Hungary’s return to the gold medal platform and the introduction of the women’s tournament...
— 11th place - Arie van de BuntArie van de BuntArend Jantinus "Arie" van de Bunt is a former water polo goalkeeper from the Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics for Holland. From 1992 on he finished in ninth , tenth and eleventh position with the National Men's Team. He retired from the sport in the spring of...
, Marco Booij, Bjørn Boom, Bobbie Brebde, Matthijs de Bruijn, Arno Havenga, Bas de Jong, Harry van der MeerHarry van der MeerHenricus Antonius Wilhelmus van der Meer is a former water polo forward from The Netherlands, who participated in three Summer Olympics for Holland...
, Gerben Silvis, Kimmo Thomas, Eelco Uri, Wim Vermeulen, and Niels Zuidweg. Head Coach: Johan AantjesJohan AantjesJohan Aantjes is a former water polo player from the Netherlands, who finished in sixth position with the Dutch National Men's Team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. Later on, from 1999 until 2003, Aantjes was the head coach of the Dutch Men's Squad...
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- 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament2004 Men's Water Polo Olympic QualifierThe 2004 Men's Olympic Water Polo Qualifying Tournament was a tournament to decide the remaining three competing teams at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.-GROUP A:*January 25, 2004*January 26, 2004*January 27, 2004*January 28, 2004...
— 5th place - Marco Booij, Bjørn Boom, Kjell Boom, Matthijs de Bruijn, Arno Havenga, Bas de Jong, Gijs de Kock, Tjerk Kramer, Marc Nolting, Mark Siewers, Gerben Silvis, Eelco Uri, Niels Zuidweg. Head Coach: Ron de Vogel.