Tournament details | |
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Host country | New Zealand |
Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
Dates | 17–22 August 2010 |
Teams | 8 (from 4 confederations) |
Final positions | |
Champions | United States (2nd title) |
Runner-up | Australia |
Third place | China |
Fourth place | Russia |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 24 |
Goals scored | 475 (19.79 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Gao Ao (16 goals) |
Best player | Gemma Beadsworth |
The 2010 FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup was the 15th edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation (FINA). The event took place in Christchurch, New Zealand from 17 to 22 August 2010.[1]
The United States won the gold medal by defeating Australia 6–3 in the final. China captured bronze, beating Russia 11–9.[2]