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Today In
Beach Volleyball History |
In 1969
Henry Bergman and Larry Rundle won the Parks & Rec 'Cisco' Rosecrans Open.
It was the 5th win for Henry Bergman, the 6th win for Larry Rundle, and the 5th win for the team.
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In 1975
Greg Lee and Jim Menges won the Parks & Rec Corona del Mar Open.
It was the 9th win for Greg Lee, the 9th win for Jim Menges, and the 7th win for the team.
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In 1975
Kathy Hanley and Robin Irvin won the Parks & Rec Santa Barbara Open.
It was the 1st win for Kathy Hanley, the 1st win for Robin Irvin, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 1980
Karch Kiraly and Sinjin Smith won the Parks & Rec Pacific Beach Surf Shop San Diego Open.
It was the 9th win for Karch Kiraly, the 11th win for Sinjin Smith, and the 8th win for the team.
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In 1980
Linda Hanley and Nina Matthies won the Parks & Rec John Shaw Manhattan Beach Open.
It was the 2nd win for Linda Hanley, the 9th win for Nina Matthies, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 1983
Mike Dodd and Tim Hovland won the Parks & Rec NOVA All-Star Invitational.
It was the 6th win for Mike Dodd, the 7th win for Tim Hovland, and the 6th win for the team.
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In 1986
Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos won the AVP Lite Beer Hermosa Open.
It was the 60th win for Sinjin Smith, the 36th win for Randy Stoklos, and the 35th win for the team.
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In 1986
Linda Hanley and Nina Matthies won the Parks & Rec Marine Street Open.
It was the 29th win for Linda Hanley, the 38th win for Nina Matthies, and the 27th win for the team.
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In 1997
Jose Loiola and Kent Steffes won the AVP Miller Lite Milwaukee Open.
It was the 24th win for Jose Loiola, the 98th win for Kent Steffes, and the 11th win for the team.
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In 1997
Martin Conde and Eduardo Martinez won the FIVB Italian Open.
It was the 2nd win for Martin Conde, the 2nd win for Eduardo Martinez, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2002
Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs won the FIVB France Grand Slam.
It was the 62nd win for Holly McPeak, the 20th win for Elaine Youngs, and the 6th win for the team.
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In 2002
Holly McPeak becomes the first woman to win $1Million in prize money. Winning her 62nd career title, the 6th with Elaine Youngs, at the FIVB French Grand Slam in Marseille nets her $15,000 to bring her career total to $1,001,927.
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In 2003
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won the FIVB World Series 13 Grand Slam.
It was the 17th win for Misty May-Treanor, the 12th win for Kerri Walsh Jennings, and the 12th win for the team.
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In 2003
Emanuel Rego and Ricardo Santos won the FIVB World Series 13 Grand Slam.
It was the 45th win for Emanuel Rego, the 18th win for Ricardo Santos, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2008
Marcio Araujo and Fabio Luiz Magalhaes won the FIVB World Series 13.
It was the 19th win for Marcio Araujo, the 11th win for Fabio Luiz Magalhaes, and the 11th win for the team.
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In 2008
Stephanie Pohl and Okka Rau won the FIVB World Series 13.
It was the 7th win for Stephanie Pohl, the 7th win for Okka Rau, and the 7th win for the team.
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In 2008
Alison Cerutti and Bernardo Romano won the FIVB Pärnu Challenger.
It was the 3rd win for Alison Cerutti, the 3rd win for Bernardo Romano, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2008
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won the AVP Crocs Slam Brooklyn presented by Cushman and Wakefield.
It was the 101st win for Misty May-Treanor, the 98th win for Kerri Walsh Jennings, and the 95th win for the team.
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In 2008
Jarunee Sannok and Usa Tenpaksee won the FIVB Chennai Challenger.
It was the 1st win for Jarunee Sannok, the 1st win for Usa Tenpaksee, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2008
Luizao Correa and Thomas Klepper won the FIVB Chennai Challenger.
It was the 2nd win for Luizao Correa, the 4th win for Thomas Klepper, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2013
Clemens Doppler and Alexander Horst won the 2013 CEV Beach Volleyball European Novi Sad Masters.
It was the 4th win for Clemens Doppler, the 2nd win for Alexander Horst, and the 2nd win for the team.
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In 2014
Grzegorz Fijalek and Mariusz Prudel won the FIVB Transavia Grand Slam .
It was the 3rd win for Grzegorz Fijalek, the 3rd win for Mariusz Prudel, and the 3rd win for the team.
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In 2014
Fernanda Alves and Taiana Lima won the FIVB Transavia Grand Slam .
It was the 1st win for Fernanda Alves, the 9th win for Taiana Lima, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2014
Florian Breer and Yves Haussener won the FIVB Jr/Youth Under 17 World Championships.
It was the 1st win for Florian Breer, the 1st win for Yves Haussener, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2014
Morgan Martin and Kathryn Plummer won the FIVB Jr/Youth Under 17 World Championships.
It was the 1st win for Morgan Martin, the 1st win for Kathryn Plummer, and the 1st win for the team.
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In 2019
Svetlana Kholomina and Nadezda Makroguzova won the FIVB Espinho Four Star.
It was the 5th win for Svetlana Kholomina, the 5th win for Nadezda Makroguzova, and the 4th win for the team.
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| Latest News and Feature Articles |
| 7/20/2026 |
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Teams from Poland and Latvia secure top honours at EEVZA #EuroBeachVolleyU20 zonal qualifier
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As many as five tiebreaks were required on the final day of the EEVZA qualifier for this year’s #EuroBeachVolleyU20 held in Cesis, Latvia, to determine the final standings. Poland’s Witold Witkowski and Maksymilian Dymczyk triumphed in the men’s tournament, while home favourites Paula Krieva and Alise Aleksane remained undefeated in the women’s competition to provide the Latvian audience with... |
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| 7/19/2026 |
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Sand Kings of Budapest: Latvia seize historic first Nations Cup Crown
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Latvia seized their first-ever title at the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup after an intense day of battles on the Budapest sand. The Latvian men first took care of business in the semi-finals against Italy, setting up a gold medal showdown where they left absolutely no room for doubt. Triumphing in dominant fashion over Norway, who were unable to defend their 2025 continental crown... |
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Ukraine edge Italy in Golden Set thriller to claim first CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Title
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Ukraine officially crowned themselves champions of the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup after an absolute thriller against Italy. With the title on the line, the historic battle came down to a dramatic Golden Set, where the Ukrainian women showed ultimate composure under pressure to close it out 15-12 and claim the crown. |
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| 7/18/2026 |
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Experience meets Tomorrow: Ukraine’s generational bridge of resilience
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On the sand, an almost 16-year age gap can feel like a lifetime. It represents different eras of the game, contrasting physical peaks, and entirely separate generations of life experience. But for Ukraine’s Valentyna Davidova and Anhelina Khmil, that massive divide isn't a barrier - it is their greatest superpower. |
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Ukraine and Italy off to the CEV Beach Nations Cup Final
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The semi-final stage of the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Finals in Budapest concluded with two distinct matchups, determining the nations that will compete for the trophy on Sunday. Ukraine secured the first spot in the final with a clinical 2-0 overall series victory against Slovenia, winning both matches in straight sets. |
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From the sand to the Budapest sidelines: Paolo Nicolai’s New Chapter
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Ten years ago, Italy’s Paolo Nicolai was defined by the sand beneath his feet and the sheer physics of his presence at the net. His towering blocks and relentless spikes propelled Italy to a historic silver medal together with Daniele Lupo at the Rio 2016 Olympics, cementing his legacy as one of the most dominant forces the sport had ever seen. |
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Golden Set Action: Latvia and Italy battle through to the Nations Cup Semi-Finals
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The intensity soared in the quarter-finals of the CEV Beach Volleyball Nations Cup (16-19 July, Budapest, Hungary) as both Latvia and Italy survived grueling, high-stakes Golden Sets to book their tickets to the final four. Following a format where the countries trade matches, a 1-1 deadlock meant coaches had to think fast on their feet, pairing together newly synthesized duos... |
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| 7/17/2026 |
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The Budapest boost: How Hajós and Niemeier are turning home-court pressure into pure fuel
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The trucks, the grandstands, and the sudden, deep sand patches have completely transformed the quiet pathways of Városliget. Right in the heart of Budapest’s City Park, the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final has come alive, and with it, the undeniable, heavy hum of home-crowd expectation. For the local fans gathering under the summer sun, they wanted a fight. |
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Knockout brackets take shape after surprises as pool phase concludes in Budapest
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The CEV Beach Volleyball Nations Cup Final in Budapest reached a boiling point on Day 2, as pristine summer weather and an enthusiastic crowd at Városliget set the stage for high-stakes, elite beach volleyball. The morning session saw the conclusion of the women's pool phase, with the respective group winners triumphantly securing direct passage to the semifinal stage... |
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Living with the Gold Target: How Latvia’s Queens found peace at the summit
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There is a distinct kind of gravity that follows a World Champion onto the sand. It’s the invisible weight of a gold target pinned squarely to your back. When you are Tina Graudina and Anastasija Samoilova, you don’t just enter a tournament like the Beach Volley Nations Cup; you redefine it. Every opponent they face isn’t just playing a match - they are playing the match of their year... |
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From Rio Inspiration to sand teammates: inside the Brouwer-Boermans shift
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The end of a decade-long partnership in professional beach volleyball is always a seismic shift. For Alexander Brouwer, spending 14 seasons alongside Robert Meeuwsen yielded Olympic bronze, a World Championship title, and a deeply ingrained rhythm. But elite sport rarely stands still. Enter Stefan Boermans - a 2.04-meter force at the net who represents both the future of... |
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Teams from five countries to compete for #EuroBeachVolleyU20 berths in Cesis
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Two teams each from Lithuania, Poland, and Estonia, as well as one duo each from Latvia and Ukraine have reached the semi-finals at the EEVZA #EuroBeachVolleyU20 first-round qualification tournament being held in the Latvian city of Cesis. The decisive matches for a spot in the 2026 edition of #EuroBeachVolleyU20 and the tournament title will take place on Friday. |
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| 7/16/2026 |
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Santo Domingo 2026 Beach Volleyball Venue Enters Final Stage of Preparation
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 16, 2026. – The beach volleyball venue for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 has entered its final stage of preparation following an inspection visit to the Malecón Deportivo, where the competition will take place from July 25 to 31. Officials confirmed the venue is 92 percent complete... |
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New York Nitro’s Season Comes Home. Brasher/Cruz Meet Humana-Paredes/Wilkerson on CBS
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Central Park is where the season comes home for one team and where the marquee women’s matchup of the year takes place for two others. New York Nitro closes its 2026 AVP League regular season at home in Wollman Rink on July 18-19, with both pairs at 1-5 and the math saying their playoff hopes can end here. Austin Aces’ Taryn Brasher and Kristen Cruz face Palm Beach Passion’s... |
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Drama and high stakes in Budapest as the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final kicks off
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The wait is officially over. The crown jewel of European beach volleyball’s national team competition has arrived in the spectacular setting of Városliget (City Park) in Budapest, Hungary. Right under the shadow of the historic Heroes’ Square, the 8 qualified national federations per gender took to the sand today for the highly anticipated opening day of the 2026 CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final. |
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The Mentor and the Prodigy: How Plavinš and Fokerots defy time on the sand
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When Latvia’s Martins Plavinš and Kristians Fokerots stood on top of the podium at the CEV EuroBeachVolley 2024, they didn't just win a trophy - they rewrote the beach volleyball textbook. Plavinš, a London 2012 Olympic bronze medalist, is 41 years old. His partner, Fokerots, is just 21. It is a partnership separated by two decades, yet completely united on the sand. |
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Between two flags: Orsi Toth’s homecoming and Gottardi’s fire ignite Budapest
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For most athletes, arriving at a major continental final is business as usual - a cycle of airport terminals, hotel lobbies, and unfamiliar sand. But for Italy’s Reka Orsi Toth, landing in Budapest for the CEV Beach Nations Cup Finals felt less like stepping onto a battlefield and more like walking into her own living room. |
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Rising Beach Volleyball stars from across EEVZA region seek qualification for #EuroBeachVolleyU20
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Sixteen teams from eight countries in both the men’s and women’s competition are contesting the Eastern European Volleyball Zonal Association (EEVZA) zonal qualifier in Cesis – where two spots per gender are at stake to compete in this year’s #EuroBeachVolleyU20 scheduled to take place in Italy in September. Young athletes from Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, and hosts Latvia have enjoyed... |
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| 7/15/2026 |
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Budapest ready for sandy showdown: Drawing of Lots finalises pools for #BeachNationsCup Final
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The stage is officially set for an unforgettable showcase of elite beach volleyball in the heart of the Hungarian capital! On the eve of the tournament, the Drawing of Lots (DoL) for the highly anticipated CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final 2026 has concluded, mapping out the route to continental glory for Europe's top national teams. |
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| 7/14/2026 |
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Europe's Best set to arrive in Budapest: CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final gets underway on Thursday in Városliget
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Just two days remain until Europe's top beach volleyball players take over the heart of Budapest. Organised by the Hungarian Volleyball Federation, the CEV Beach Volley Nations Cup Final 2026 will take place from 16 to 19 July in Budapest's iconic Városliget, hosting Europe's second most prestigious beach volleyball event. |
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| Upcoming Tournaments |
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Tournament |
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Purse |
| Jul 22-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Shangluo, China |
M |
US$125,000 |
| Jul 22-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Shangluo, China |
W |
US$125,000 |
| Jul 23-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Laginha Beach, Cape Verde |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Jul 23-26, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Laginha Beach, Cape Verde |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Jul 25-26, 2026 |
AVP League |
AVP League Week 7 - East Hampton, New York |
M&W |
TBD |
| Jul 29-Aug 2, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite16 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
M |
US$200,000 |
| Jul 29-Aug 2, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite16 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
W |
US$200,000 |
| Jul 30-Aug 2, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Qidong, China |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Jul 30-Aug 2, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Qidong, China |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 5-9, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite16 Hamburg, Germany |
M |
US$200,000 |
| Aug 5-9, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite16 Hamburg, Germany |
W |
US$200,000 |
| Aug 6-9, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Pingtan, China |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 6-9, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Pingtan, China |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 7-8, 2026 |
AVP League |
AVP League Week 8 - Dallas, Texas |
M&W |
TBD |
| Aug 12-16, 2026 |
CEV |
CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026, Stare Jablonki, Poland |
M |
TBD |
| Aug 12-16, 2026 |
CEV |
CEV EuroBeachVolley 2026, Stare Jablonki, Poland |
W |
TBD |
| Aug 13-16, 2026 |
AVP |
AVP Heritage Manhattan Beach Open, California |
M&W |
$300,000 |
| Aug 13-16, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Busan, Korea |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Bujumbura, Burundi |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Bujumbura, Burundi |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite Montréal, Canada |
M |
US$200,000 |
| Aug 19-23, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite Montréal, Canada |
W |
US$200,000 |
| Aug 19-22, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Tallinn, Estonia |
M |
€ 7,500 |
| Aug 19-22, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Tallinn, Estonia |
W |
€ 7,500 |
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