Through slow-motion sequences and breath taking shots of the teams in action, viewers are invited to witness the extraordinary dedication and skill of the water polo national team athletes. The new commercials highlight both teams' unwavering determination as they strive to represent the United States on the world stage.

USA women have been dominant in the sport in the past decade or more and have taken out the last three Olympic crowns under the watchful eye of head coach Adam Krikorian. At the same time, the men have to look back to Beijing 2008 when it collected the last of its four silver medals. The men were unlucky in the last two World Aquatics Championships, with red cards souring chances of a top finish. As head coach Dejan Udovicic said in Doha last February, his team has “unfinished business.”

The first commercial, titled Rule the Water, showcases the three-time Olympic gold medal winning USA Women's National Team celebrating the return to Paris for the Olympics, exactly a century after the Games were last held in the City of Light. The spot reminds viewers of the tremendous growth of women's sports in that time and within the rise to dominance by the North American women to a level never seen in the sport. The spot is available in both 60-second and 30-second versions.

The USA Men's Team’s 30-second spot—  Rise Above — addresses their quest for greatness. Last reaching the Olympic podium in 2008 and having never won gold in the modern era of the Games; the spot gives viewers a glimpse into a dynamic squad with the true potential to peak at precisely the right time — this summer in Paris.

"Our goal with this campaign is to tell the stories of our teams," said Michaela Spector, director of marketing at USA Water Polo. "This campaign lets you feel, at least for a little while, the quest these young men and women are on and the Olympic water polo history that hangs in the balance. Through powerful and stunning visuals, we hope to convey the essence of what it means to represent Team USA."

Launched on April 25, the campaign will run across various social media platforms, with additional TV broadcast information to be announced. All commercials will be available on YouTube.com/USAWP and USA Water Polo's social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, and X.

Other key contributors to the commercial spots include acclaimed photographer/director Peter "POBY" Pobyjpicz, drone video specialist Jack Hiniker and the Motion-Productions team, whose expertise and creativity have brought the vision to life. Actors Kelly Campbell, Rob Koebel, Alexa Hourigan, Braden Davis and Bob Blongiewicz brought their talents to the women's spot with period styling from Heather Hansen. Voiceover talent Bethany Novak narrated the women's spot.

Be sure to follow the USA Water journey at the Olympic Games by visiting USAWaterPolo.org and following the USA Water Polo social channels @USAWP.

Courtesy, Greg Mescall, USA Water Polo.