Articles tagged: Betsey Armstrong
Huron water polo team elated as alum Betsey Armstrong wins gold
Posted: Aug 09, 2012After an hour-and-a-half of agony, Huron High School water polo coach Justin Thoresen allowed himself a moment of relief. He clapped his hands loudly and yelled at the television, as if his childhood friend Betsey Armstrong could hear him while leading the U.S. to Olympic gold. Read more »
Betsey Armstrong bringing Olympic gold back to Ann Arbor
Posted: Aug 09, 2012Betsey Armstrong is golden. The Huron High School and University of Michigan graduate gave a sterling performance Thursday to help the United States women's water polo team beat Spain, 8-5, in the Olympic gold medal match. Read more »
Going for gold: Betsey Armstrong, U.S. women's water polo reach Olympic title game
Posted: Aug 07, 2012Ann Arbor native Betsey Armstrong made 10 saves in an 11-9 win over Australia in a bruising match between the two favorites in London. Read more »
Betsey Armstrong, U.S. water polo team reach Olympic semifinals
Posted: Aug 05, 2012"Betsey was a wall in goal," U.S. defender Maggie Steffens said of the Ann Arbor native, who made 13 saves in a 9-6 win over Italy. "To know you have that behind you is amazing." Read more »
Change of schedule for Betsey Armstrong, U.S. women's water polo
Posted: Aug 04, 2012For those tracking Huron High School and University of Michigan graduate Betsey Armstrong in the Summer Olympics: An update to your schedule. The U.S. women's water polo team's quarterfinal match against Italy on Sunday has ... Read more »
Betsey Armstrong makes 6 saves in U.S. water polo win, Michael Phelps goes out in style and more Friday results
Posted: Aug 03, 2012Betsey Armstrong and the U.S. women's water polo beat China 7-6 in their final preliminary-stage game to remain undefeated at the London Olympics, and more results from athletes with Ann Arbor-area ties. Read more »
Friday Olympic Preview: Kara Lynn Joyce enters pool, Michael Phelps to swim last individual event and more local highlights
Posted: Aug 02, 2012A preview of Friday's Olympic schedule, with an emphasis on athletes with Ann Arbor-area ties: Kara Lynn Joyce, Michael Phelps, Connor Jaeger, Nick Willis, Betsey Armstrong and more. Read more »
Spain scores three late goals against Betsey Armstrong, ties U.S. water polo 9-9
Posted: Aug 01, 2012This story has been removed from our site after 30 days as required by our digital use agreement with the Associated Press. Read more »
Wednesday Olympic Preview: Tyler Clary looks forward to 200 back, Betsey Armstrong back in pool
Posted: Jul 31, 2012A preview of Wednesday's Olympic schedule, with an emphasis on athletes with Ann Arbor-area ties: Tyler Clary, Betsey Armstrong, Allison Schmitt and more. Read more »
Youngster leads USA water polo to opening win, Betsey Armstrong makes 6 saves
Posted: Jul 30, 2012The U.S. women's water polo team is full of players with extensive international experience, including Ann Arbor native Betsey Armstrong. In Monday's preliminary-round opener, it was 19-year-old Maggie Steffens that led the Americans to victory ... Read more »
Monday's Olympic preview: Controversy behind them, Phelps and Clary go head-to-head; 4 events for Mikulak in team final
Posted: Jul 29, 2012A preview of Monday's Olympic schedule, with an emphasis on athletes with Ann Arbor-area ties: Tyler Clary, Michael Phelps, Sam Mikulak, Betsey Armstrong, Allison Schmitt and more. Read more »
From Ann Arbor to London and back: 'Best in the world' Betsey Armstrong will coach at U-M after Olympics
Posted: Jul 29, 2012Betsey Armstrong moved to Long Beach, Calif., to train to be one of the best water polo players in the world. She’s traveled the globe to compete against the rest. The latest stop is London, ... Read more »
U.S. water polo, Ann Arbor's Betsey Armstrong win gold medal
Posted: Jun 03, 2012Ann Arbor native Betsey Armstrong made 15 saves to help the the U.S. Olympic Women's Water Polo Team win its fourth straight FINA World League Super Final gold medal with a 6-4 victory against Australia ... Read more »
Ann Arbor native Betsey Armstrong returning to Olympic Games
Posted: May 18, 2012Betsey Armstrong’s bio stands out among the other 12 members of the United States’ women’s Olympic water polo team. Hometown: Ann Arbor, Mich. College: Michigan Armstrong is one of only two non-Californians on the team, ... Read more »
Associated press: Betsey Armstrong, U.S. water polo team qualify for London Olympics
Posted: Oct 29, 2011This story has been removed from our site after 30 days as required by our digital use agreement with the Associated Press. Read more »
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