Maro Joković: Why Olympic Silver Still Hurts & the Future of Water Polo
Three Olympic medals. But one final still hurts.
In Part 2 of my conversation with Croatian water polo legend Maro Joković, we explore the emotions, pressure and mental challenges behind an extraordinary Olympic career.
From silver in Rio 2016 to the unusual Tokyo Games and another Olympic final in Paris 2024, Maro shares why some defeats are harder to accept than others – even when you leave with a medal.
We also discuss his first-hand experience with World Aquatics' new 4x4 water polo format, why he initially questioned it and what opportunities it might offer for the future of the sport.