Beach Volleyball at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Taliqua and Mariafe Team Up

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Taliqua and Mariafe to Represent Australia

Australia's top women's beach volleyball duo, Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar, will join forces once again to represent their country at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. The seasoned pair, who have been competing together since 2017, will be looking to add to their already impressive medal collection, which includes a gold medal from the 2022 Commonwealth Games and a bronze medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Competition Schedule and Results

The official competition schedule and live results for the Beach Volleyball - Women event at the Paris 2024 Olympics can be found on the official website. The tournament will take place from July 26th to August 11th at the Paris La Défense Arena.

Other Participating Teams

In addition to Australia, 23 other countries will be sending women's beach volleyball teams to Paris 2024, including the United States, Brazil, Canada, and Latvia. The full list of participating teams can be found on the official website.

Olympic History of Beach Volleyball

Beach volleyball was first introduced to the Olympic Games in 1996. Since then, it has become one of the most popular sports at the Games, known for its thrilling matches, athleticism, and fan-friendly atmosphere. The United States has been the most successful country in the sport, having won three gold medals and two silver medals.

Australian Beach Volleyball at Paris 2024

Australia will be fielding a total of three beach volleyball teams at the Paris 2024 Olympics: two men's teams and one women's team. In addition to Clancy and Artacho del Solar, the women's team will also include Jessyka Whyte and Caitlin Bettenay. The men's teams will feature Christopher McHugh and Paul Burnett, as well as Ivan Caracher and Damien Nicolaidis.