Mormons in the 2012 Olympics, Day 11: U.S. water polo to play gold medal match

Published: Wednesday, Aug. 8 2012 5:00 a.m. MDT

United States women's water polo athletes react to a goal against Australia during a women's semifinal water polo match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, in London. Tumua Anae, in the red cap, is a member of the LDS Church.

Julio Cortez, Associated Press

The United States women's water polo team will have a medal.

It's just a matter of gold or silver.

It defeated Australia 11-9 in overtime Tuesday and will face Spain in the match for the gold medal on Thursday.

Tumua Anae, the United States team's backup goalkeeper, is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Synchronized swimming

Mormon Mary Killman and Mariya Koroleva placed 11th in the synchronized swimming duet finals on Tuesday.

The pair, who represented the United States, performed to a medley of songs around the Olympic theme.

Competing Wednesday

The U.S. men's volleyball team will play Italy on Wednesday in the quarterfinals.

The team includes LDS returned missionaries Russell Holmes, a middle blocker, and libero Rich Lambourne.

Email: rappleye@desnews.com

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