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

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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

Summary

The U.S. women's water polo team, including an LDS Church member, won Tuesday and will compete in the gold medal match on Thursday. Also, other updates on other Mormon Olympians.

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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Christine Rappleye is an editor and reporter for the Deseret News, where she works on the features sections, including the Food/Health section and book reviews, and Mormon Times. She previously worked for the Beaumont more ..

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