The Tlaxcala Bullring in Mexico set the stage with an electrifying atmosphere. The USA teams made their entrance to the unmistakable tune of Lenny Kravitz’s “American Woman” at this week’s World Championships in beach volleyball. While the song choice might be a bit clich?d, it resonates a lot with their energy. Surely it was a treat for the fans to watch.
As the tournament reached its midway point, an impressive four out of the five American women’s teams have secured their spots in the round of 16 with a promising coveted top-10 finish. The USA is basking in glory as their beach volleyball teams, made a clean sweep at the World Championship, with six out of seven pairs moving on to the next round.
American pairs excel in beach volleyball
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This event paints the contrast of previous years’ games among the fans. Last year there were only two American teams that managed to break into the top 10. The spotlight stands on the pizza and chocolate pair, Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth. They have delivered some incredible displays of dominance. Their knack for finishing matches swiftly, all in under 40 minutes. Let’s check the latest update made by USAV Beach on the former Twitter about the match.
Spectacular day at the World Championship for our U.S. Beach National Team! Six teams advance to the Round of 16:
Kloth/Nuss def. 🇨🇦 2-0
Cannon/Kraft def. 🇧🇷, 2-1
Partain/Benesh def. 🇵🇱, 2-0
Crabb/Brunner def. 🇦🇺 , 2-0
Scoles/Flint def. 🇨🇿, 2-0
Hughes/Cheng def. 🇦🇹, 2-1 pic.twitter.com/2w6yXWqcAM— USAV Beach (@USAVBeach) October 12, 2023
Coming up to the next pair are Betsi Flint and Julia Scoles, who have been on the defensive front. They showcased their resilience contest against the Czech Republic’s Barbora Hermannova and Marie-Sara Stochlova. The game turned into a nail-biting event for the viewers.
Meanwhile, Terese Cannon and Megan Kraft, are still in the early stages of their partnership, yet they have strung four consecutive wins. Together they are overcoming a rocky start at the Paris Elite16.
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Dodging on to the male pairs
The men’s competition has seen its share of thrills as well. Chase Budinger and Miles Evans may have fallen to Sweden’s David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig. But they managed to defy the expectations in a tournament. Their performance earned them valuable Olympic ranking and entry points along with a prize of $7,000. It’s proof that sometimes playing with “house money” can result in impressive victories.
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The dynamic quartet of Trevor Crabb, Theo Brunner, Miles Partain, and Andy Benesh continue to build on their winning streak as well. With each passing match, the anticipation mounts, and fans can’t wait for more jaw-dropping action. The upcoming schedule promises more excitement, with American beach volleyball teams showcasing their talent, resilience, and determination on the global stage.
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