US women will be shut out of medals in beach volleyball as Hughes, Cheng fall to Swiss

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U.S. beach volleyball champions Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng were eliminated from the Olympics after losing to Switzerland in the quarterfinals, marking the first time in 24 years that the U.S. will not win a medal in women's beach volleyball. Despite their disappointment, they expressed pride in their performance and the growth of the sport among young girls.

Keywords: Beach Volleyball, Olympics, Sara Hughes

Source: USA TODAY

Update At: 8/7/2024

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