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U.S. cruises into medal round

Maggie Steffens, Makenzie Fischer and Alys Williams each had three goals as the U.S. rolled into the semifinals with a 16-5 victory over Canada. She finished with three saves on five shots and an experience that she will never forget. The victory continues the Americans’ quest for a third consecutive gold medal. The men’s teams from Britain (1908-20) and Hungary (2000-08) are the only countries to win at least three straight water polo titles at the Olympics. Next up is the Russian Olympic Committee, which nipped Australia 9-8. Spain also advanced on Tuesday, eliminating China 11-7 behind four goals by Judith Forca Ariza. It will face Hungary, which dispatched of the The Neteherlands 14-11.

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