Australia's women's water polo team has secured a fourth gold medal for the Uniroos following a dramatic penalty shootout on the final day of competition in Gwangju, Korea.
Australia finish the Games with a record haul of 19 medals, their best result in 23 editions of the World University Games, and will finish 15th on the medal tally with four gold, three silver and twelve bronze.
Western Australian goalkeeper Lilian Hedges starred as the Uniroos beat Canada 6-3 to claim their first ever University Games title.
With few scoring opportunities throughout the encounter, and scores tied 3-3 at full time the game was sent to a penalty shootout.
With Australia scoring on three occasions, Hedges saved all three of Canada's attempts to secure the gold.
"Our defence got better each game and we dealt with the challenges of each game as a team," coach Eddie Denis said.
"Today was a struggle in attack, but our defence was great. Penalties are never easy, but our shooters stood up and Lil Hedges in goals was superb.
"Undefeated in the tournament is a nice feeling."
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