No one personifies the thrill of victory and agony of defeat quite like a water polo goalkeeper. A good save deserves a hearty fist bump. A goal allowed deserves a dejected face, raised arms, and sometimes even a scream. A lot of screams actually. 

Nowhere has this been on more display than the Rio Games, where tensions run high and every goal is important. In 12 games, three have finished in a tie and four have been decided by one goal. No wonder goalkeepers are so emotional.

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