Ben Hallock

Ben Hallock, born on November 22, 1997, in Santa Barbara, California, developed into a prominent figure in water polo. His early career at Harvard-Westlake School saw him lead his team to CIF-Southern Section Division 1 titles in 2013 and 2014, earning him recognition as the 2014 Co-D.1 Player of the Year. He later attended Stanford University, redshirting his first year before making a substantial impact.

At Stanford, Hallock became a two-time First Team All-American in 2017 and 2018. He was awarded the MPSF Newcomer of the Year in 2017 and led Stanford in goals with 56 in 2017 and 65 in 2018. His collegiate achievements culminated in him being named the National Player of the Year and MPSF Player of the Year in 2018 and 2019, alongside winning the prestigious Cutino Award twice. He also led Stanford to the NCAA Championship in 2019, where he was named the NCAA All-Tournament MVP.

Hallock made his Olympic debut in 2016 and has since represented the United States in the 2020 (held in 2021) and 2024 Olympic Games, serving as team captain in 2020 and 2024. He has been a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Water Polo Team in numerous FINA World Championships and Pan American Games, securing a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and gold medals at the 2019 and 2023 Pan American Games. Professionally, Hallock plays for Pro Recco in Italy, where he has been part of three LEN Champions League winning teams.