Time: 2024-08-02
Locked in an Olympic battle beneath France 's most iconic landmark , Taliqua Clancy stopped to look up . The Eiffel Tower Stadium at Champs de Mars has become a hot ticket in town at Paris 2024 .
The Australian beach volleyball star , along with her teammate Mariafe Artacho del Solar , are through to the knockout stage with a dominant win over Canada . Clancy and Artacho del Solar are hoping to go one better than their Tokyo 2020 silver medal and emerged from the toughest group in the tournament with wins over Canada and China , either side of a loss to the No.2 ranked USA.
Clancy and Artacho del Solar took a fearless approach to their clash with Canada and hope to be rewarded with a place in the round of 16 . In a must - win pool match following a win over China and a loss to the United States , the Australian duo delivered against Canadians Heather Bansley and Sophie Bukovec on Thursday in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower . Australia must wait on the last result from their pool to learn their fate.
The Australians ' win was played in front of a pumping crowd , with DJ blasting tunes between points to fuel the party atmosphere . The stadium at Paris 2024 is a sight to behold , and the Australians are hoping to recreate Australia 's famous gold medal on Bondi Beach at Sydney 2000.
While Clancy and Artacho del Solar shone in their match , Australia 's male beach volleyball teams faced tough competition at Paris 2024 . Thomas Hodges and Zachery Schubert had a bright start against Germany but ultimately fell short . The other Australian men 's combination of Mark Nicolaidis and Izac Carracher were also looking to crack a win but were outclassed by Qatar.
Despite the challenges faced by the Australian men 's teams , Clancy and Artacho del Solar 's success in the women 's competition highlights Australia 's strong presence in beach volleyball at the Olympic Games . As the tournament progresses , all eyes will be on the Australian athletes as they continue to compete for glory on the sand.
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