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Spain women's national water polo team

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Spain
FINA codeESP
AssociationRoyal Spanish Swimming Federation
ConfederationLEN (Europe)
Head coachMiki Oca
Asst coachÁngel Andreo
Jordi Valls
CaptainPili Peña
Olympic Games (team statistics)
Appearances4 (first in 2012)
Best result1st place, gold medalist(s) (2024)
World Championship
Appearances13 (first in 1998)
Best result1st place, gold medalist(s) (2013)
World Cup
Appearances3 (first in 2014)
Best result3rd place, bronze medalist(s) (2014, 2023)
World League
Appearances16 (first in 2005)
Best result1st place, gold medalist(s) (2022)
European Championship
Appearances16 (first in 1993)
Best result1st place, gold medalist(s) (2014, 2020, 2022)
Media
Websiterfen.es

The Spain women's national water polo team (Spanish: Selección Española Femenina de Waterpolo) represents Spain in women's international water polo competitions and it is controlled by Real Federación Española de Natación.

Spain got the «Triple Crown», they are Olympic (2024), World (2013) and European (2014, 2020, 2022) champions. They also have won medals in the main international competitions: three Olympic, five World Championship, six European Championships, two World Cup and two World League medals, making them one of the most successful women's water polo teams in the world.

Results

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Olympic Games

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Year[1] Position
Australia 2000 DNQ
Greece 2004
China 2008
United Kingdom 2012 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Brazil 2016 5th
Japan 2020 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
France 2024 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Total 4/7

Team

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Line-up of the Spain national team at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona.

Current squad

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Roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

The roster was announced on 8 July 2024.[2]

Head coach: Miki Oca[3]

Former squads

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Olympic Games

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20122nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal 20165th place 20202nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Roser Tarragó, Mati Ortiz, Jennifer Pareja (C), Lorena Miranda, Pili Peña, Andrea Blas, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Laura López, Ana Copado (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Mati Ortiz, Paula Leitón, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Roser Tarragó, Maica García, Laura López, Patri Herrera (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Elena Ruiz, Irene González, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Roser Tarragó, Maica García, Paula Leitón, Elena Sánchez (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

20241st place, gold medalist(s) Gold Medal

Laura Ester (GK), Isabel Piralkova, Anni Espar, Beatriz Ortiz, Nona Pérez, Paula Crespí, Elena Ruiz, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Paula Camus, Maica García, Paula Leitón, Martina Terré (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

World Championships

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20077th place 20098th place 201111th place

Patricia del Soto (GK) (C), Blanca Gil, Cristina Pardo, Irene Hagen, Miriam López-Escribano, Jennifer Pareja, Cristina López, Anna Pardo, Pili Peña, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Laura López, Eli Gazulla (GK). Head Coach: Mar Sanromà.

Patricia del Soto (GK), Blanca Gil, Olga Doménech, Irene Hagen, Miriam López-Escribano (C), Jennifer Pareja, Cristina López, Pili Peña, Clara Aller, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Laura López, Laura Ester (GK). Head Coach: Joan Jané.

Ana Copado (GK), Blanca Gil (C), Anni Espar, Helena Lloret, Mati Ortiz, Paula Chillida, Lorena Miranda, Pili Peña, Andrea Blas, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Marta Bach, Laura Ester (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

20131st place, gold medalist(s) Gold Medal 20157th place 20172nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Roser Tarragó, Mati Ortiz, Jennifer Pareja (C), Lorena Miranda, Pili Peña, Andrea Blas, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Laura López, Patri Herrera (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Paula Leitón, Mati Ortiz, Jennifer Pareja (C), Clara Espar, Pili Peña, Judith Forca, Roser Tarragó, Maica García, Laura López, Patri Herrera (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Mati Ortiz, Helena Lloret, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Paula Crespí, Anna Gual, Paula Leitón, Sandra Domene (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

20192nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal 20225th place 20232nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Roser Tarragó, Irene González, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Paula Crespí, Maica García, Paula Leitón, Elena Sánchez (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

European Championships

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20082nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal 20106th place 20125th place

Patricia del Soto (GK), Blanca Gil, Cristina Pardo, Irene Hagen, Miriam López-Escribano (C), Jennifer Pareja, Cristina López, Anna Pardo, Pili Peña, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Laura López, Laura Ester (GK). Head Coach: Vicenç Tarrés.

Laura Ester (GK), Blanca Gil (C), Anni Espar, Roser Tarragó, Mati Ortiz, Helena Lloret, Lorena Miranda, Pili Peña, Andrea Blas, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Teresa Gorría, Paula Bugallo (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Laura Ester (GK), Paula Chillida, Anni Espar, Roser Tarragó, Mati Ortiz, Jennifer Pareja (C), Lorena Miranda, Pili Peña, Andrea Blas, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Laura López, Patri Herrera (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

20141st place, gold medalist(s) Gold Medal 20164th place 20183rd place, bronze medalist(s) Bronze Medal

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Roser Tarragó, Mati Ortiz, Jennifer Pareja (C), Lorena Miranda, Pili Peña, Andrea Blas, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Laura López, Patri Herrera (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Paula Leitón, Mati Ortiz, Jennifer Pareja (C), Clara Espar, Pili Peña, Judith Forca, Roser Tarragó, Maica García, Laura López, Patri Herrera (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Mati Ortiz, Helena Lloret, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Anna Gual, Maica García, Paula Leitón, Elena Sánchez (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

20201st place, gold medalist(s) Gold Medal 20221st place, gold medalist(s) Gold Medal 20242nd place, silver medalist(s) Silver Medal

Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Roser Tarragó, Irene González, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Paula Crespí, Maica García, Paula Leitón, Elena Sánchez (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca.

Youth teams

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "HistoFINA – Water polo medalists and statistics" (PDF). fina.org. FINA. September 2019. pp. 56, 57, 67, 78, 83. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Convocatoria oficial de la selección femenina de waterpolo para los JJOO de París". rfen.es. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Team roster: Spain" (PDF). Olympics.com. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
  4. ^ "World Aquatics Women's U16 Water Polo Championships 2024". worldaquatics.com.
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