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West Temkin
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Temkin Leads U-20 US Squad To Bronze Medal At U-20 World Championships
June 17, 2023 | Men's Water Polo
OTOPENI – West Temkin led the United States U-20 Team to a bronze medal at the U-20 World Championships.
The United States took down Greece, 11-6, to earn the medal as Temkin had 12 saves. It is the first ever medal for a USA men's national team at a world championship at any age group while West was also named top goalkeeper of the tournament.
Temkin and the United States went 1-2 in pool play with a win over Greece. The rising sophomore led the way with victories over Australia and Montenegro in the advancement stages before a loss to Hungary in the semifinals.
Temkin finished with 66 saves over the United States' seven games.
The United States took down Greece, 11-6, to earn the medal as Temkin had 12 saves. It is the first ever medal for a USA men's national team at a world championship at any age group while West was also named top goalkeeper of the tournament.
Temkin and the United States went 1-2 in pool play with a win over Greece. The rising sophomore led the way with victories over Australia and Montenegro in the advancement stages before a loss to Hungary in the semifinals.
Temkin finished with 66 saves over the United States' seven games.
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