Olympiacos wins 40th water polo title, extends streak over Panathinaikos to 63-0
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Olympiacos defeated Panathinaikos 17-12 to win the Water Polo League championship for the 40th time.
- Olympiacos extended their winning streak against Panathinaikos to an astonishing 63-0, a run that began in February 2001.
- The victory marks Olympiacos' 75th title in total, including 40 league championships, 27 cups, and two LEN Champions League titles.
Olympiacos solidified its dominance in Greek water polo, clinching their 40th league championship by defeating rivals Panathinaikos 17-12 in the third final match. This victory extends Olympiacos' remarkable winning streak against Panathinaikos to an unprecedented 63-0, a run that has spanned 25 years since February 2001.
The "Red-Whites" swept the "Greens" in the finals, showcasing a significant gap in performance that has persisted for decades. This dominance has seen Olympiacos secure numerous domestic and European titles, while Panathinaikos has often struggled near the bottom of the league. The current disparity in strength between the two teams remains substantial.
With this latest championship, the Olympiacos men's water polo team has amassed a total of 75 titles. This includes 40 league championships, 27 Greek Cups, 5 Greek Super Cups, 2 LEN Champions League titles, and 1 LEN Super Cup. The team, coached by Elvis Fatoviฤ, is now preparing to compete in the upcoming Final Four of the European Champions League in Malta from June 10-14.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.