Max Irving is preparing for the Paris Olympics - looking to help the U.S. to its first medal since it won silver in 2008.
ByThroughout his water polo career - from growing up in Long Beach to playing for UCLA and the U.S. national team - Max Irving has drawn inspiration from his father, Michael.Max Irving is preparing for the Paris Olympics - looking to help the U.S. to its first medal since it won silver in 2008 - while Michael Irving is a longtime men's college basketball referee assigned to the NCAA Tournament again this year.
"If you ask me, 2017, he was first time with us ... is he going to be here where he is right now, I would give you wrong answer, I would tell you no," U.S. coach Dejan Udovicic said. "He's really improved. The 28-year-old Irving played in his first Olympics in 2021 in Tokyo, but there were no fans in the stands because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Irving, who has two brothers and a sister, should have plenty of support this time around.
A couple camp counselors told Michael and his wife, Kelly, that they thought Max was a natural for water polo, and they suggested a local club for the sport. Max also had two cousins on his mother's side who played water polo. Small business growth and economic development will be a top priority for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass said.
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