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Jeff Powers

  • Country USA
  • Sport / Event Men's Water Polo
  • Olympic Years 2004, 2008, 2012

Biography

OLYMPIC EXPERIENCE
Powers competed for the U.S. Men’s National Team at three Olympic Games (2004, 2008, 2012)
 
At the 2008 Beijing Games, Powers helped Team USA to a Silver medal after scoring a late goal in the semi-final to send USA to the Gold medal game. It was Team USA’s first medal in 20 years
 
AT UCI
Two time All-American (2000, 2002)
 
Four year letterwinner from 1998-2002
 
Helped the ‘Eaters win an MPSF Championship title in 2000, as UCI finished the season 20-7 overall and fourth in the nation
 
EXTRAS
Inducted into the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame in 2019
 
Named to the All-World Team in 2009
 
Helped Team USA qualify for the 2013 FINA World Championship