Trio of UCLA Water Polo stars move on in 2024 Summer Olympics

The UCLA Bruins Water Polo team is well represented in the 2024 Summer Olympics. They have a trio of players heading to the semi final round.

It has been an exciting ride for the United States Men’s Water Polo squad, especially for a trio of UCLA Bruins athletes. Max Irving, Ryder Dodd and Chase Dodd are heading to the semifinals for the first time since 2008. They came from behind to win their match on Wednesday, 11-10 over Australia.

Irving is a 29-year-old who was part of the 2023 World Cup team. He plays his club water polo for Brescia, Italy.Β  Ryder Dodd is 18 years old and will be a star with the Bruins once the Olympics are complete.Β  Chase, his older brother had an outstanding season in 2022 for the Bruins. He scored 39 goals and had a career-high four in a single game against Stanford.

The 2024 version of the Bruins will start at the Triton Invitational in La Jolla on September 7th.

The UCLA Men’s Water Polo team has been very strong. They have won 12 national titles, while the women’s program at UCLA has 8 titles.