Atlanta '96: Revisiting the Historic Olympic Beach Volleyball Debut
Gold, Silver, and Bronze: The Inaugural Medalists
The 1996 Atlanta Olympics marked a pivotal moment in sports history as beach volleyball made its Olympic debut, captivating audiences worldwide. This exhilarating competition witnessed the crowning of the first Olympic beach volleyball champions, etching their names into the annals of the sport.
Men's Medalists
- Gold: Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes (United States)
- Silver: Mike Dodd and Mike Whitmarsh (United States)
- Bronze: Jan Kvalheim and Bjørn Maaseide (Norway)
Women's Medalists
- Gold: Jackie Silva and Sandra Pires (Brazil)
- Silver: Lisa Arce and Holly McPeak (United States)
- Bronze: Annette Davidson and Debora Schoon-Kadijk (Australia)
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