Appledorn Helps U.S. Junior Team To Silver at U20 World Championships

Gavin Appledorn

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Appledorn Helps U.S. Junior Team To Silver at U20 World Championships

June 23, 2025 | Men's Water Polo

Zagreb, Croatia – Gavin Appledorn helped the U.S. Junior National Team to a silver medal at the World Aquatics U20 World Championship over the weekend.

Appledorn and the United States lost a hard fought contest to Spain, 14-11, in the gold medal contest. The rising sophomore scored a goal in the team's 18-16 win over Hungary in the semifinals.

Appledorn had a standout freshman campaign for the Tigers, earning Honorable Mention All-America honors. He competed in all 32 games, making 19 starts and paced the Tigers with 61 drawn ejections. The rising sophomore was second on the team with 52 goals and third in steals with 31 while adding 17 assists.