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have dominated this sport, with the first having won more gold medals than the other two combined.
. As the athletes left for the games, the Hungarian revolution began, and the Soviet army crushed the uprising. The Hungarians defeated the Soviets 4-0 before the game was called off in the final minute to prevent angry Hungarians in the crowd reacting to Valentin Prokopov punching
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1904 St. LouisAt the 1904 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested. Only American contestants participated; three teams of 7 players each entered....
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1908 LondonAt the 1908 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Belgium:* Victor Boin* Herman Donners* Fernand Feyaerts * Oscar Grégoire* Herman Meyboom* Albert Michant * Joseph Pletinckx...
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1912 StockholmThe 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, saw the fourth water polo tournament at Olympics. All games took place in the newly built swimming stadium in Djurgårdsbrunnsviken from July 7 to July 16, 1912.-Medal summary:...
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| 1920 Antwerp -Medal summary:-Gold medal round:-Silver medal round:-Bronze medal round:...
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1924 ParisFinal results for the water polo tournament at the 1924 Summer Olympics:-Medal summary:Note: The players above the line played at least one game in this tournament, the players below the line were reserve players and did not compete in this tournament. Nevertheless the exclusively credits them all...
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1928 Amsterdam-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Participating nations:Each country was allowed to enter a team of 11 players and they all were eligible for participation....
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1932 Los Angeles-Medal summary:-Round-Robin:All of the five teams played each team once.Germany vs. Brazil4 August 1932USA vs. Brazil6 August 1932Hungary vs. Germany6 August 1932USA vs. Japan7 August 1932Hungary vs. Japan...
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1936 Berlin-Medal summary:-Elimination Rounds:In the first round each team in a group played each other team in the same group. The placings were determined on points. If the points were equal, then the better goal average decided...
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1948 London-Medal summary:-Round One:In the first round each team in a group played each other team in the same group. The placings were determined on points. If the points were equal, then the better goal average decided...
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1952 Helsinki-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1952 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Final standings:-References:*...
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1956 MelbourneTen nations competed in water polo at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. The event was open only to men's teams.-Medallists:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1956 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Preliminary round:...
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1960 Rome-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1960 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Final standings:-References:*...
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| 1964 Tokyo Final results for the water polo tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics:FIRST ROUNDGroup A: Italy,4; Romania,2; Japan,0Group B: USSR,4; Germany,2; Australia,0Group C: Yugoslavia,6; Netherlands,4; USA,2; Brazil,0...
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1968 Mexico CityThe Water Polo Tournament at the 1968 Summer Olympics was held from October 14 to October 25, 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico. Australia earned one of sixteen invitations, but the Australian Olympic Committee refused to pay the squad's transportation cost...
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| 1972 Munich Final results for the water polo competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich.-Medalists:- Pool A :-Pool B:-Pool C:- Group II :Results taken from Preliminary Round...
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| 1976 Montreal The water polo tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics was held from July 18 to July 27, 1976 in Montreal, Canada.-Medalists:-Participating teams:Group AGroup BGroup C-Group A:*July 18, 1976*July 19, 1976*July 20, 1976-Group B:...
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| 1980 Moscow Water polo at the 1980 Summer Olympics as usual was a part of the swimming sport, other two parts were swimming and diving. They were not three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water Polo discipline consisted of one event: men's team.In the preliminary...
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1984 Los AngelesWater polo at the 1984 Summer Olympics as usual was part of the swimming sport, the other two being swimming and diving. They were not seen as three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water polo discipline consisted of one event: the men's team...
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1988 SeoulWater polo at the 1988 Summer Olympics as usual was part of the swimming sport, the other two being swimming and diving. They were not seen as three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water polo discipline consisted of one event: the men's team...
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1992 BarcelonaThe men's water polo tournament at the 1992 Summer Olympics was held from August 1 to August 10, 1992, in Barcelona, Spain. Reigning world champion Yugoslavia had qualified for the tournament, but as it had formally dissolved in the interim, it didn't participate.The successor countries didn't...
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1996 AtlantaThe men's water polo tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held from July 20 to July 28, 1996, in Atlanta, United States.-Group A:*Saturday July 20, 1996*Sunday July 21, 1996*Monday July 22, 1996*Tuesday July 23, 1996...
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2000 SydneyThe water polo competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia saw Hungary’s return to the gold medal platform and the introduction of the women’s tournament...
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2004 AthensWater polo at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the Olympic Aquatic Centre where women competed for only the second time in the event at the Summer Olympics....
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2008 BeijingWater polo at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held from 10 August to 24 August 2008 at the Ying Tung Natatorium in Beijing, People's Republic of China.-Men's medalists:-Women's medalists:-Men:-Women:-External links:**...
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| 2012 London Water polo tournament at the 2012 Olympics in London are scheduled to be held at the Aquatics Centre from 28 July to 12 August. The venue will hold 5,000 spectators during water polo matches. Twelve teams will compete in men's tournament and eight teams in women's tournament.- Men :- Women :...
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(Note: Where applicable, numbers refer to the number of teams from each country)
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00 At the 1900 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested.8 teams entered the water polo event, with one withdrawing before competition. The tournament was played in a single-elimination format, with no playoff for third place. Thus, four of the seven competing teams won... |
04At the 1904 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested. Only American contestants participated; three teams of 7 players each entered.... |
08At the 1908 Summer Olympics, a water polo tournament was contested.-Medal table:-Medal summary:-Belgium:* Victor Boin* Herman Donners* Fernand Feyaerts * Oscar Grégoire* Herman Meyboom* Albert Michant * Joseph Pletinckx... |
12The 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, saw the fourth water polo tournament at Olympics. All games took place in the newly built swimming stadium in Djurgårdsbrunnsviken from July 7 to July 16, 1912.-Medal summary:... |
20 -Medal summary:-Gold medal round:-Silver medal round:-Bronze medal round:... |
24Final results for the water polo tournament at the 1924 Summer Olympics:-Medal summary:Note: The players above the line played at least one game in this tournament, the players below the line were reserve players and did not compete in this tournament. Nevertheless the exclusively credits them all... |
28-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Participating nations:Each country was allowed to enter a team of 11 players and they all were eligible for participation.... |
32-Medal summary:-Round-Robin:All of the five teams played each team once.Germany vs. Brazil4 August 1932USA vs. Brazil6 August 1932Hungary vs. Germany6 August 1932USA vs. Japan7 August 1932Hungary vs. Japan... |
36-Medal summary:-Elimination Rounds:In the first round each team in a group played each other team in the same group. The placings were determined on points. If the points were equal, then the better goal average decided... |
48-Medal summary:-Round One:In the first round each team in a group played each other team in the same group. The placings were determined on points. If the points were equal, then the better goal average decided... |
52-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1952 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Final standings:-References:*... |
56Ten nations competed in water polo at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. The event was open only to men's teams.-Medallists:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1956 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Preliminary round:... |
60-Medal summary:-Results:For the team rosters see: Water polo at the 1960 Summer Olympics - Men's team squads.-Final standings:-References:*... |
64 Final results for the water polo tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics:FIRST ROUNDGroup A: Italy,4; Romania,2; Japan,0Group B: USSR,4; Germany,2; Australia,0Group C: Yugoslavia,6; Netherlands,4; USA,2; Brazil,0... |
68The Water Polo Tournament at the 1968 Summer Olympics was held from October 14 to October 25, 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico. Australia earned one of sixteen invitations, but the Australian Olympic Committee refused to pay the squad's transportation cost... |
72 Final results for the water polo competition at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich.-Medalists:- Pool A :-Pool B:-Pool C:- Group II :Results taken from Preliminary Round... |
76 The water polo tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics was held from July 18 to July 27, 1976 in Montreal, Canada.-Medalists:-Participating teams:Group AGroup BGroup C-Group A:*July 18, 1976*July 19, 1976*July 20, 1976-Group B:... |
80 Water polo at the 1980 Summer Olympics as usual was a part of the swimming sport, other two parts were swimming and diving. They were not three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water Polo discipline consisted of one event: men's team.In the preliminary... |
84Water polo at the 1984 Summer Olympics as usual was part of the swimming sport, the other two being swimming and diving. They were not seen as three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water polo discipline consisted of one event: the men's team... |
88Water polo at the 1988 Summer Olympics as usual was part of the swimming sport, the other two being swimming and diving. They were not seen as three separate sports, because they all were governed by one federation — FINA. Water polo discipline consisted of one event: the men's team... |
92The men's water polo tournament at the 1992 Summer Olympics was held from August 1 to August 10, 1992, in Barcelona, Spain. Reigning world champion Yugoslavia had qualified for the tournament, but as it had formally dissolved in the interim, it didn't participate.The successor countries didn't... |
96The men's water polo tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held from July 20 to July 28, 1996, in Atlanta, United States.-Group A:*Saturday July 20, 1996*Sunday July 21, 1996*Monday July 22, 1996*Tuesday July 23, 1996... |
00The water polo competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia saw Hungary’s return to the gold medal platform and the introduction of the women’s tournament... |
04Water polo at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the Olympic Aquatic Centre where women competed for only the second time in the event at the Summer Olympics.... |
08Water polo at the 2008 Summer Olympics was held from 10 August to 24 August 2008 at the Ying Tung Natatorium in Beijing, People's Republic of China.-Men's medalists:-Women's medalists:-Men:-Women:-External links:**...
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Argentina |
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- |
- |
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Y |
- |
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Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Australia |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
8 |
Austria |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Belgium |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Brazil |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Bulgaria |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Canada |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
11 |
Chile |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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People's Republic of China |
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- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
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- |
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Y |
Y |
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- |
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12 |
Croatia |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
6 |
Cuba |
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- |
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- |
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- |
- |
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- |
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Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
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Czechoslovakia |
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- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Y |
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German Democratic Republic |
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Y |
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Egypt |
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Y |
Y |
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Y |
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Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
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France |
4 |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Germany |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
10 |
United Kingdom |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Greece |
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Y |
Y |
- |
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Y |
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- |
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Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
7 |
Hungary |
- |
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Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
1 |
Iceland |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
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Y |
- |
- |
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- |
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India |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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Iran |
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- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Republic of Ireland |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
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Italy |
- |
- |
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- |
Y |
Y |
- |
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- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
9 |
Japan |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
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Y |
Y |
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Y |
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Y |
Y |
- |
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Y |
- |
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- |
- |
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Kazakhstan |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
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Y |
Y |
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Luxembourg |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Malta |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Y |
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Y |
- |
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Mexico |
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- |
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Y |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Montenegro |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
4 |
Netherlands |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
Portugal |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Romania |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
Russia |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Serbia |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
3 |
Serbia and Montenegro |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
Singapore |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Slovakia |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Y |
- |
- |
South Africa |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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South Korea |
- |
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- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Soviet Union |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Spain |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
5 |
Sweden |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Switzerland |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Ukraine |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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Y |
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- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
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United States |
- |
3 |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
2 |
Uruguay |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
- |
Y |
Y |
- |
- |
| No. of nations |
4 |
1 |
4 |
6 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
5 |
16 |
18 |
21 |
10 |
16 |
3 |
16 |
16 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |
12 |