Brazilian beach volleyball duo Ana Patrícia and Duda clinched the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics on August 9, defeating the Canadian team of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson in a thrilling final match. The Brazilians emerged victorious with a score of 2-1, winning the sets 26-24, 12-21, and 15-10 in a closely contested battle that lasted 59 minutes.This victory marks Brazil’s return to the top of the podium in women’s beach volleyball after a 28-year drought, with their last gold medal in this event won at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. The world’s top-ranked team, Ana Patrícia and Duda, showcased their dominance throughout the tournament, winning all their matches and losing only two sets.The final match was a display of resilience and skill from both teams. The Canadians started strong, taking an early 6-2 lead in the first set. However, the Brazilian duo fought back, overcoming the deficit to win the set 26-24. After losing the second set 21-12, Ana Patrícia and Duda regained their composure in the decisive third set, securing the gold with a 15-10 victory.’It was a great day,’ said Ana Patrícia, reflecting on their historic win. ‘The weight of the medal is comparable to the effort to win it,’ she added, emphasizing the significance of their achievement.This gold medal contributes to Brazil’s overall medal count at the Paris Olympics, bringing their total to 17 medals, including 3 gold, 6 silver, and 9 bronze. The victory not only cements Ana Patrícia and Duda’s place in Olympic history but also reaffirms Brazil’s status as a powerhouse in beach volleyball.
Key points
- Brazilian duo Ana Patrícia and Duda won gold in women’s beach volleyball at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- The victory ended Brazil’s 28-year gold medal drought in this event, last won in 1996.
- The final match was closely contested, with Brazil winning 2-1 (26-24, 12-21, 15-10) against Canada.
Contradictions👾Some sources reported the match score as 2-0, while most others accurately reported it as 2-1.
