Miles Partain
6-3
Aug. 5, 2024 (8 a.m. PT)
Paris, France
Beach Event, International Events, National Team Events
Time
8 p.m. Paris
5 a.m. PT
Result
Miles Partain/Andy Benesh def. Cottofava/Nicolai (CAN), 2-0 (21-17, 21-18)
Athletes
Stories
Partain/Benesh Headed to Paris Quarterfinals
Running its option offense with great effectiveness, the U.S. beach team of Miles Partain and Andy Benesh defeated Paolo Nicolai and Samuele Cottafava of Italy, 2-0 (21-17, 21-18) on Monday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics.
Partain/Benesh Reach Round of 16 in Paris with Three-Set Win
The youngest U.S. men's beach team in Olympic history, Miles Partain and Andy Benesh, earned a spot in the Round of 16 at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 (21-17, 14-21, 15-8) win over George Wanderley and Andre Loyola of Brazil in gusty conditions on Thursday.
Partain/Benesh Earn First Olympic Win
Playing in nearly 115-degree heat on center court, the U.S. beach team of Miles Partain and Andy Benesh outlasted Mohammed Abicha and Zouheir Elgraoui of Morocco, 2-0 (21-12, 28-26) to even their record at 1-1 on Tuesday.
Partain/Benesh Put in Strong Showing but Fall in Olympic Debut
The U.S. beach team of Miles Partain and Andy Benesh put in a strong effort but fell short in their debut match of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to Alayo/Diaz of Cuba 2-0 (21-18, 21-18).
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