The U.S. women's water polo team misses out on a podium finish for the first time since women's water polo made its Olympic debut in 2000, with an 11-10 loss to the Netherlands.
The U.S. team led at halftime but was outscored in the final quarter, resulting in a last-second victory for the Netherlands, ultimately costing them a medal.
Personal adversity including deaths and serious illnesses among team members added emotional weight to the team's Olympic journey.
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