“Absolute unit on the Croatian Water Polo squad. This is what elite athletic excellence looks like,” wrote one fan after witnessing the physique of Croatian water polo star Josip Vrlic at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Most viewers are accustomed to seeing Greek god-like physiques, with muscles that seem carved out of granite, at other swimming competitions or sinewy, agile-looking competitors at sports such as running and climbing. However, excellence at water polo requires an entirely different approach.
Sporting a massive frame at 1.98 meters in height and weighing 135 kg, Vrlic is a bona fide tank of a man and has the ideal physique for his sport.
