Head coach Mauro Maugeri of Italy gives instructions to his players during their women's preliminary round Group A water polo match against the U.S. at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 13, 2008. Reuters Pictures 15 months ago

Head coach Mauro Maugeri of Italy gives instructions to his players during their women's preliminary round Group A water polo match against the U.S. at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 13, 2008.

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