Relive the magic of Paris 2024 this holiday season: Serbia takes third consecutive men's water polo gold

Serbia’s golden legacy in men’s water polo roared back to life in Paris 2024, cementing their dominance in another thrilling Olympic final.

Despite entering Paris as the two-time defending champions, few expected Serbia to reclaim their gold medal. They had faced setbacks since their triumph in Tokyo 2020, finishing ninth and eighth at the past two World Championships. On top of that, the team underwent significant changes, including the departure of their previous coach. Dusan Mandic, who would go on to lead the team in scoring in Paris, was briefly kicked off the squad.

Facing their fiercest rival, Croatia, Serbia’s Mandic led the charge as the team surged to a commanding 13-11 victory. The turning point? A stunning run of three unanswered goals in the first quarter set the tone for a showdown that kept fans on edge until the very last buzzer.

Whether it was Milos Ćuk’s ice-cold dagger in the final moments or Croatia’s attempts to claw back, every second of this match was pure drama.

Missed it live? Watch it again to feel the sheer magic of Serbia’s third Olympic gold in a row.