At the end of the Parisian night, illuminated by the Eiffel Tower, no one shone as brightly on the beach volleyball court as Duda and Ana Patrícia. The Brazilians beat Canadians Melissa and Brandie by 2 sets to 1 (26-24, 12-21, 15-10) and won Olympic gold. After winning the sport’s debut in Atlanta in 1996, the Brazilians went six editions without reaching the top step of the podium, a quick journey that ended with their victory in 2024.
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Duda and Ana Patrícia now add the Olympic title to the world title won in 2022. The partnership, vice-world champion last year, confirms the Status the strongest team on the planet.
The final in Paris was tense. In the first togetherThe Canadian duo of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson started strong, opening a 6-point lead at one point (11-5). After a response, the Brazilians took the lead and the pairs alternated in the lead, until Brazil finished 26-24.
In the second period, Duda and Ana Patrícia played well until about halfway through the race, leading without much advantage. However, the Canadians scored a series of unanswered points and ended up closing out the game. together no major problems from 21 to 12.
Node tie-breakThe Brazilians were always ahead and managed to maintain a comfortable distance. As the decision approached, tensions and complaints with the judges intensified. Suddenly, the tension generated a comical moment: Ana Patrícia and Brandie argued separately on the network. The arena DJ then played Imagineby John Lennon, a song greeted with laughter by the players.
In the final stretch, the Brazilians took the lead until closing at 15 to 10 and confirming the long-awaited gold.
IT’S GOLD FOR BRASIIIIIL!!!
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