The 2017 Collegiate Beach Open held in Huntington Beach, California, witnessed an impressive showcase of talent from both American and Brazilian teams. Mima Mirkovic and Kathryn Plummer secured the top prize in the women’s category, while the Brazilian duo emerged victorious among the men.
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The Collegiate Beach Open is a prestigious championship event for High Performance athletes in the U21/U23 age groups. In fact, three out of the four pairs competing at the FIVB U21 World Championships in China also participated in this tournament organized by USA Volleyball.
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Mima Mirkovic and Kathryn Plummer’s outstanding performance earned them gold, and they have their sights set on replicating their success at the international stage during the FIVB U21 World Championships.
Savannah Simo and Torrey Van Winden put up a commendable fight and secured second place in the women’s category. They, too, participated in the U21 World Championships. On the men’s side, Renato Carvalho and Adrielson Silva emerged as the champions, defeating Rafael Quieroz and Gabriel Gouveia.
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Finishing third in the men’s category were Adam Wienckowski and Clay Messenger, who had also qualified for the U21 World Championships. The women’s bronze medalists were Vitoria Rodrigues and Victoria Lopes.
With 14 teams in the women’s field divided into three pools, the top teams in each pool were Rodrigues and Lopes, as well as Mirkovic and Plummer in Pool A, and Sammy Slater and Haley Hallgren, along with Abril Bustamante and Skylar Caputo in Pool B. Pool C witnessed a three-way tie with all teams finishing with a 2-1 record.
After a play-in round and quarterfinals, Mirkovic and Plummer advanced to the semifinals, defeating Lopes and Rodrigues in a thrilling match. Simo and Van Winden also secured their spot in the finals after overcoming a tough challenge from Hailey Harward and Claire Coppola.
In an intense gold medal match, Mirkovic and Plummer emerged victorious over Simo and Van Winden, winning in two close sets. Lopes and Rodrigues claimed the bronze medal after a hard-fought battle against Harward and Coppola.
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The men’s category consisted of two pools with five teams each. Quieroz and Goveia dominated Pool A with a perfect 4-0 record, while Carvalho and Silva emerged as the leaders in Pool B. In the men’s semifinals, Quieroz and Goveia defeated Timothy Brewster and Rowdy Lennon, while Carvalho and Silva secured their spot in the finals by defeating Wienkowski and Messenger.
In an exciting gold medal match, Carvalho and Silva continued their impressive run, defeating Quieroz and Goveia with a score of 21-15, 21-15. Wienkowski and Messenger claimed the third-place spot after a convincing win against Brewster and Lennon.
Q: What is the Collegiate Beach Open?
A: The Collegiate Beach Open is a championship event organized by USA Volleyball for High Performance athletes in the U21/U23 age groups. It serves as a platform for showcasing talent in beach volleyball.
Q: Which teams emerged as champions in the 2017 Collegiate Beach Open?
A: Mima Mirkovic and Kathryn Plummer claimed the top prize in the women’s category, while Renato Carvalho and Adrielson Silva emerged victorious among the men.
Q: Did any of the participating teams also compete in the FIVB U21 World Championships?
A: Yes, three out of the four pairs competing at the FIVB U21 World Championships also participated in the Collegiate Beach Open. This enabled them to gain valuable experience and prepare for international competition.
The 2017 Collegiate Beach Open showcased the incredible talent and skills of beach volleyball athletes. Mima Mirkovic and Kathryn Plummer claimed the gold medal in the women’s category, while Renato Carvalho and Adrielson Silva secured the top spot among the men. This event also served as a platform for teams to prepare for the FIVB U21 World Championships, with three of the participating pairs competing in both tournaments. The tournament featured impressive performances and closely contested matches, culminating in exciting finals. The Collegiate Beach Open continues to be a significant event in the beach volleyball calendar, attracting top athletes from around the world.
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