Anae feels 'sense of purpose'

The backup goalie from Hawaii and her U.S. teammates are seeking elusive gold

By Ann Miller

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 20, 2012

~~<p>In the abbreviated Olympic history of women's water polo, the United States is the most successful squad in the world. But for all their success — two silver medals and a bronze in the three Games since the sport started — the Americans remain unfulfilled for one glaring, golden reason.</p>
<p>That elusive gold medal is what drives Tumua Anae, born in Hawaii, raised in Southern California and heading home to Laie as soon as she leaves the pool for good. Anae is backup to U.S. goalie Betsey Armstrong, one of the greatest players in the game.</p>
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In the abbreviated Olympic history of women's water polo, the United States is the most successful squad in the world. But for all their success — two silver medals and a bronze in the three Games since the sport started — the Americans remain unfulfilled for one glaring, golden reason.

That elusive gold medal is what drives Tumua Anae, born in Hawaii, raised in Southern California and heading home to Laie as soon as she leaves the pool for good. Anae is backup to U.S. goalie Betsey Armstrong, one of the greatest players in the game. TUMUA ANAE SPORT Women's water polo Login for more...