Kelly Cheng
6-2
July 31, 2024 (6 a.m. PT)
Paris, France
Beach Event, International Events, National Team Events
Time
3 p.m. Paris
6 a.m. PT
Result
Sara Hughes/Kelly Cheng def. Vieira/Chamereau, 2-0 (21-16, 23-21)
Athletes
Stories
World Champs Hughes/Cheng Open Paris Olympics with Win
In their first Olympic match together, the U.S. beach team of Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng, ranked No. 3 in the world, started rolling late in the first set and went on to defeat Barbora Hermannova Marie and Sara Stochlova of the Czechia, 2-0 (21-16, 21-11) on Sunday.
PARIS: New Roster Ready for Pool Play at the Paris Games
Four pairs – two women’s, two men’s – will represent the U.S. at the beach volleyball event taking place at Eiffel Tower Stadium for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. All but one of the U.S. athletes (Kelly Cheng) are first-time Olympians. Cheng tied for ninth at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with Sarah Sponcil.
U.S. Beach Teams Confirmed for Paris Olympic Games
USA Volleyball is proud to announce the athletes and staff who will comprise the U.S. Beach Volleyball Team for the Olympic Games Paris 2024