As of 2016, fifteen female goalkeepers have been named in the national water polo team squad in two or more Olympic tournaments.
Two female goalkeepers have been named in the national water polo team squad in three or more Olympic tournaments between 2000 and 2016 inclusive.
The most recent female goalkeeper to do so was Yang Jun, with China women's national team in Rio de Janeiro on 19 August 2016.
The following table shows the historical progression of the record of shots saved by a female water polo goalkeeper in a single Olympic match.
Giulia Gorlero of Italy holds the record for the most saves by a female water polo goalkeeper in a single Olympic tournament, blocking 65 shots in the 2016 edition.
At the 2016 Summer Games, Ashleigh Johnson saved 51 shots, including nine in the gold medal match, helping the American team win the Olympics.
Source: The following table shows the historical progression of the record of shots saved by a female water polo goalkeeper in a single Olympic tournament.
Source: The following table shows the historical progression of the record of total shots saved by a female water polo goalkeeper at the Summer Olympics.