Water polo players never touch the bottom of the pool
Water polo athletes endure non-stop treading in deep pools throughout grueling four-quarter matches, demanding exceptional stamina and skill, burning up to 1,200 calories per game.
Imagine playing a full-contact sport without ever touching the ground. That's water polo! Players must continuously tread water for entire four-quarter games, as pools are at least two meters deep. This relentless effort, often for 32 minutes of active play, demands incredible endurance.
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