Around 450,000 fans filled the stands throughout the competition
At the Olympic Games Paris 2024, beach volleyball captivated the world as it took centre stage at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, with around 450,000 fans filling the stands to witness the world’s best athletes compete in the greatest show on sand.
The Eiffel Tower’s view of the packed Olympic beach volleyball venue
Having debuted 28 years ago at the Olympic Games Atlanta 1996, beach volleyball has come a long way since then. Over the past 12 years under the leadership of FIVB President Dr Ary S Graça F°, the sport has experienced global growth through innovation and opportunity.
FIVB President Dr Ary S Graça F° commented: “I cannot think of a better Olympic Games to mark my last as the President of the FIVB. It is difficult to capture the magic of beach volleyball at Paris 2024 through words alone, everything from the venues to the smallest grain of sand were executed to perfection.
“From our incredible athletes and passionate fans to the Paris 2024 and FIVB teams ensuring the smooth operations of the event, it was a true team effort. Ultimately, beach volleyball was able to shine ever so brightly on the global stage at one of the most iconic venues in the history of the Olympic Games.”
New champions emerging
This year’s competition highlighted the sport’s growing diversity. Sweden’s David Åhman & Jonatan Hellvig made history by securing their country’s first-ever beach volleyball gold. They were joined on the podium by silver medallists Nils Ehlers & Clemens Wickler of Germany and bronze medallists Anders Mol & Christian Sørum.
The men’s beach volleyball medallists snap a selfie on the podium
Meanwhile, in the women’s competition, Brazil’s Ana Patricia & Duda returned their nation to the top of the podium after a 28-year wait. But they were pushed to the very last point by Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes & Brandie Wilkerson in what was one of the most closely contested women’s finals in the history of the competition. Completing the podium were Switzerland’s Nina Brunner & Tanja Hüberli, taking the country’s second bronze medal.
The women’s podium smile brightly during the medal ceremony
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