Anthony Hrysanthos (born 28 November 1995) is an Australian water polo player of Greek descent who plays as a goalkeeper for Australia men's national water polo team. He made his debut appearance at the Olympics representing Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Born | 28 November 1995 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Water polo |
| College team | Newington College |
| Club | Sydney University Lions |
Biography edit
His grandparents were born in Greece. He was born in Australia and spent most of his life in Australia. Hrysannthos was educated at Newington College completing is Higher School Certificate in 2013.[2] After leaving school he was coach of the Newington 1sts water polo team.[3] He gained Greek citizenship during his stay in Greece when he was signed up to play for Greek club Vouliagmeni in 2018 prior to the start of 2018/19 season.[4]
Career edit
National team edit
He was part of Australian team which finished at eighth position in the 2015 FINA Youth World Championships.[5]
He made his senior international debut for Australia in 2017 and was selected to the national water polo squad to represent Australia at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships.[6] He was part of the Australian team which won silver at the 2018 FINA Men's Water Polo World League. He played a key role in helping Sydney University Lions in winning the 2018 Australian Waterpolo League title whereas he saved three penalties in the final.[7]
Hrysanthos was picked in the water polo Sharks squad to compete in the men's water polo tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[8] Coached by Elvis Fatović,[9] the team finished joint fourth on points in their pool but their inferior goal average meant they finished fifth overall and out of medal contention.[10] They were able to upset Croatia in a group stage match 11–8.[11] Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics details the results in depth.
Club career edit
From 2018 to 2019, Hrysanthos went to Greece to play professionally for NC Vouliagmeni. In the playoff series against Olympiacos CFP, Hrysanthos helped to win through a penalty shootout. For Olympiacos, it was the first loss in a domestic league game in around 150 games.[12]
References edit
- ^ "Water Polo - HRYSANTHOS Anthony". Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 3 August 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ Newington Old Boys Facebook Anthony Hrysanthos 2020 Olympiad retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ Newington Old Boys Facebook What's it like to juggle studies and a professional sports career Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Anthony Hrysanthos on being selected for the Olympics: 'It's a dream come true'". Greek Herald. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ "Anthony Hrysanthos". NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS). Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ "Budapest 2017 Australian Men's Water Polo Team" (PDF). Omega Timing. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ "Aussie Sharks - Anthony Hrysanthos". www.waterpoloaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ "Water Polo - Men Schedule". Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 25 July 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ "On The Record with Elvis Fatovic, Head Coach for Australian National Men's Water Polo Team". Swimming World News. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021". The Roar. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Olympics: The Sharks return with a win during Anthony Hrysanthos' Olympic debut". NEOS KOSMOS. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 3 August 2021.
- ^ Swimming to success: Q&A with the Australian men’s water polo goalie Anthony Hrysanthos Marianna Alepidis (Neos Kosmos), 16 August 2021. Accessed 13 September 2021.