The sand of the Pynandi Stadium at the Paraguayan Olympic Park was a witness to the great achievements of the American volleyball players during the Games. They gave thousands of fans days full of emotion with unforgettable matches and high-level finals.
WOMEN’S
The curtain closed with the women’s final, where Portia Sherman and Emma Donley from the United States confirmed their favoritism by authoritatively defeating the Venezuelan duo Sara López and Darlin Rodríguez in consecutive sets. The North Americans showed solidity and concentration to take the gold medal, leaving Venezuela with the silver.
Before that, the loudest ovation came with the Guaraní victory in the duel for the last place on the podium. Fiorella Núñez and Denisse Álvarez beat the Canadians Sophia Hladyniuk and Jaeya Brach 2-1, securing the bronze at home.
MEN’S
The American team’s dominance in this sport was completed with gold in the men’s event, achieved by Gage Basey and Thomas Hurst, who defeated the Brazilians Isac de Farias and Jonathan de Menezes in a vibrant three-set duel. The score reflected the parity: 21-11 for the Americans, a Brazilian reaction 21-16, and a categorical 15-7 close for the North Americans. Thus, Team USA. sealed its double continental gold.
In the match for third place, Venezuela celebrated thanks to Juliangel Vargas and Esyenser Delgado, who defeated the Argentinians Marcos González and Fausto Inostroza 2-1, completing a high-voltage podium.
