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UPDATE Beach Volleyball Major Series 2020

UPDATE Beach Volleyball Major Series 20202020-03-25 11:15:00 | BeachMajorSeries

OPEN LETTER from the founder of the Beach Major Series

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Kira Walkenhorst about to reveal her new partner

Kira Walkenhorst about to reveal her new partner2019-12-06 13:13:00 | @abischoff

The German had us puzzling over her partner for the 2020 season

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World Champs Hamburg - VIP tickets available now

World Champs Hamburg - VIP tickets available now2019-02-22 12:38:00 | @bischoff

Enjoy two weekends full of entertaining games and unique cuisine.

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Love for Hamburg

Love for Hamburg2018-08-21 14:59:00 | @grtorres

The beach volleyball elite cannot wait to return for the 2019 World Championships

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Sluková & Thole dominate the stats

Sluková & Thole dominate the stats2018-08-19 17:45:00 | @barringer @grtorres

Stat’s the way we like it!

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A season finale to remember

A season finale to remember2018-08-19 17:00:00 | @barringer_a

Thank you Hamburg!

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Another accolade for phenomenal Duda

Another accolade for phenomenal Duda2018-08-19 16:51:00 | @barringer_a

The Brazilian star becomes youngest player to win the World Tour Finals

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Silver lining for Czech stars

Silver lining for Czech stars2018-08-19 16:31:00 | @barringer_a

Bara and Maki end season with a superb silver

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Brazilians turn silver into gold

Brazilians turn silver into gold2018-08-19 15:00:00 | @barringer_a

Agatha & Duda lift their first World Tour Finals title

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Agatha ready for Hamburg gold

Agatha ready for Hamburg gold2018-08-19 11:57:00 | @grtorres

After claiming silver in the last two seasons, the Brazilian is one victory away from the top

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Never give up

Never give up2018-08-19 10:40:00 | @barringer_a

Czech stars come back from nowhere to reach the final

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We wanted to win everything…

We wanted to win everything…2018-08-18 22:27:00 | @barringer_a

Anders and Christian on unbelievable golden run

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Silver validation for Fijalek and Bryl

Silver validation for Fijalek and Bryl2018-08-18 22:22:00 | @grtorres

After one and half year of hard work, the Polish are just starting to click

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Formidable Vikings on top of the World

Formidable Vikings on top of the World 2018-08-18 21:22:00 | @barringer_a

Super Scandinavians storm to World Tour Finals glory

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Brazilian semifinal set in Hamburg

Brazilian semifinal set in Hamburg2018-08-18 19:52:00 | @grtorres

Agatha and Duda come back and advance to play Carol and Maria Antonelli

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From almost out to a last four place

From almost out to a last four place2018-08-18 18:33:00 | @barringer_a

Czech girls seal spot in semis

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Fijalek and Bryl out for revenge

Fijalek and Bryl out for revenge2018-08-18 17:03:00 | @grtorres

The Polish are in the final and will meet Mol and Sørum once again

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Another final for the Vikings!

Another final for the Vikings!2018-08-18 15:53:00 | @barringer_a

Anders and Christian edge past home favorites

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Aussies make Finals history

Aussies make Finals history2018-08-18 14:17:00 | @grtorres

Clancy and Artacho are the first team outside of Europe or the Americas to play in the semifinals

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Agatha and Duda in after tough battle

Agatha and Duda in after tough battle2018-08-18 13:26:00 | @grtorres

The Brazilians are through the elimination round in Hamburg

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Every point counts

Every point counts2018-08-18 13:06:00 | @barringer_a

Brazil and German advance – just!

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Americans do their part of the deal

Americans do their part of the deal2018-08-18 11:44:00 | @grtorres

Summer and Hughes win and wait for the conclusion of their pool to know their futures

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German youngsters into the semis!

German youngsters into the semis!2018-08-17 22:16:00 | @barringer_a

Packed Red Bull Beach Arena treated to spectacular home triumph

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A Polish medal in the works

A Polish medal in the works2018-08-17 21:03:00 | @grtorres

Fijalek and Bryl beat Italians and are set to clash with Kantor/Losiak in the semifinals

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Mel & Sarah play the waiting game

Mel & Sarah play the waiting game2018-08-17 19:51:00 | @barringer_a

Canadians’ fate out of their own hands

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Home stars take Canadians down

Home stars take Canadians down2018-08-17 19:06:00 | @grtorres

Julia and Chantal dethrone Heather/Brandie, the last undefeated team in Hamburg

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Aussies grit aids Taliqua & Mariafe

Aussies grit aids Taliqua & Mariafe2018-08-17 18:08:00 | @barringer_a

Australians turn disappointment into delight

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Sweet revenge for Carol/Antonelli

Sweet revenge for Carol/Antonelli2018-08-17 17:21:00 | @grtorres

The Brazilians avenged their Vienna's bronze medal match setback to Keizer/Meppelink

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Laura & Kira aiming for Fort Lauderdale return

Laura & Kira aiming for Fort Lauderdale return2018-08-17 17:03:00 | @barringer_a

Olympic and World champs eyeing Florida comeback

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Vikings finally beaten!

Vikings finally beaten!2018-08-17 16:24:00 | @barringer_a

Anders and Christian lose to Dutch – but still reach the semis

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Strong start sends Kantor and Losiak to the semis

Strong start sends Kantor and Losiak to the semis2018-08-17 14:52:00 | @grtorres

The Polish topped Pool A with a victory over Thole/Wickler

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No pressure for Polish pair

No pressure for Polish pair2018-08-17 14:26:00 | @barringer_a

Fijalek/Bryl just happy to be competing on the World stage

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Italians take the tough road through

Italians take the tough road through2018-08-17 13:39:00 | @grtorres

Lupo and Nicolai advance despite of setback to Stoyanovskiy and Velichko

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Fair play, Daniele!

Fair play, Daniele!2018-08-17 13:28:00 | @barringer_a

Italian helps makes a tough call in the spirit of fair play

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A step in the right direction

A step in the right direction2018-08-17 12:09:00 | @barringer_a

Sarah & Melissa back in the game

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Canadians ready for the big game

Canadians ready for the big game2018-08-17 11:23:00 | @grtorres

After three victories, Heather and Brandie are looking forward to play Sude/Laboureur

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Five games for Friday!

Five games for Friday!2018-08-16 21:49:00 | @barringer_a

Crunch time in Hamburg

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Maki and Bara keeping it exciting

Maki and Bara keeping it exciting2018-08-16 21:45:00 | @grtorres

The Czechs had another three-set victory to end their first day in Hamburg on a high

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First win for home favorites

First win for home favorites2018-08-16 20:37:00 | @barringer_a

Chantal and Julia off the mark on home sand!

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Dreamland for Deutschland

Dreamland for Deutschland2018-08-16 20:11:00 | @grtorres

Wickler and Thole make it three in a row and advance to the elimination round

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Vikings can’t get no satisfaction

Vikings can’t get no satisfaction 2018-08-16 18:56:00 | @barringer_a

22 unbeaten Anders and Christian want more

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Italians win another thriller

Italians win another thriller2018-08-16 18:22:00 | @grtorres

Lupo and Nicolai prevail in their third tie breaker

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Size doesn’t matter

Size doesn’t matter2018-08-16 17:47:00 | @barringer_a

Latvians stand tall against the Dutch

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Brazilians erase Canadian nightmare

Brazilians erase Canadian nightmare2018-08-16 16:17:00 | @grtorres

After three straight losses, Agatha and Duda take Sarah and Melissa down in Hamburg

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Win was worth the wait

Win was worth the wait2018-08-16 15:57:00 | @barrnger_a

Vienna champions start with a victory

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Hungry Canadians keep rolling

Hungry Canadians keep rolling2018-08-16 15:22:00 | @grtorres

Brandie and Heather got their second win in Hamburg and they’re not done

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Summer & Sara silence Center Court

Summer & Sara silence Center Court2018-08-16 14:52:00 | @barringer_a

American stars secure first win of the Finals

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Russians prevail on ‘early elimination’ match

Russians prevail on ‘early elimination’ match2018-08-16 14:23:00 | @grtorres

Stoyanovskiy and Velichko survived against Latvians Samoilovs and Smedins

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Herrera/Gavira out to stop the Vikings

Herrera/Gavira out to stop the Vikings2018-08-16 13:19:00 | @barringer_a

Spanish must win to stay in the Finals…

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Another big victory for Thole and Wickler

Another big victory for Thole and Wickler2018-08-16 12:42:00 | @grtorres

The Germans dethroned Italian Olympic medalists Lupo and Nicolai

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21 on the run

21 on the run2018-08-16 11:25:00 | @barringer_a

Vikings dig deep to keep unbeaten run going

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Check out thrilling Thursday!

Check out thrilling Thursday!2018-08-15 22:30:00 | @barringer_a

Don’t miss these must-see games on day two…

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Local heroes rock the Rothenbaum

Local heroes rock the Rothenbaum2018-08-15 22:27:00 | @barringer_a

Thole/Wickler claim first German victory in Hamburg

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New world number ones deny home victory

New world number ones deny home victory2018-08-15 21:45:00 | @grtorres

Recently lifted to the top of the world ranking, Agatha and Duda took Germans down

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Dutchmen all smiles to bounce back

Dutchmen all smiles to bounce back2018-08-15 20:19:00 | @barringer_a

Brouwer/Meeuwsen record their first win in Hamburg

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Kantor and Losiak take down Latvian nemesis

Kantor and Losiak take down Latvian nemesis2018-08-15 19:23:00 | @grtorres

The Polish beat Samoilovs and Smedins for the first time since 2016

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The Vikings march on

The Vikings march on2018-08-15 18:32:00 | @barringer_a

20 in a row for Gstaad and Vienna champs

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Canadians excited for third Finals

Canadians excited for third Finals2018-08-15 17:44:00 | @grtorres

Wilkerson and Bansley are looking for improvement after two ninth-places

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Freedom the key for Aussie revenge

Freedom the key for Aussie revenge2018-08-15 16:31:00 | @barringer_a

Taliqua and Mariafe off to a winning start in Hamburg

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Communication key for Brazilian victory

Communication key for Brazilian victory2018-08-15 16:04:00 | @grtorres

After a rough start, Carolina and Maria Antonelli used keywords to bounce back

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A strong first impression

A strong first impression2018-08-15 14:45:00 | @grtorres

Plavins and Tocs debuted in the World Tour Final with a massive victory

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Payback for last week!

Payback for last week!2018-08-15 13:26:00 | @barringer_a

Lupo/Nicolai get the better of Latvian friends

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Practice makes perfect for Poles

Practice makes perfect for Poles2018-08-15 12:27:00 | @barringer_a

Poland on top in Hamburg as Fijalek/Bryl beat the Dutch

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Russians happy to be in Hamburg

Russians happy to be in Hamburg2018-08-15 11:10:00 | @barringer_a

Rising stars of Russia relishing big stage

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What not to miss on day one!

What not to miss on day one!2018-08-14 17:50:00 | @barringer_a

Five matches to get you in the mood for the Hamburg Finals!

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Hamburg Pool Party

Hamburg Pool Party2018-08-14 13:25:00 | @barringer_a

Who’s playing who in group stages of the Hamburg Finals

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The women competing for the big prize

The women competing for the big prize2018-08-14 07:00:00 | @grtorres

Here's all you need to know about the 10 women's teams that will play in the World Tour Finals

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The men looking for glory in Hamburg

The men looking for glory in Hamburg2018-08-14 02:27:00 | @grtorres

Here are ten contenders for the gold medal of the World Tour Finals

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The quick Polish hands

The quick Polish hands2018-08-13 17:00:00 | @grtorres

With a unique offensive style, Kantor and Losiak are the team no one wants to play against

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Gold on the way to Hamburg

Gold on the way to Hamburg2018-08-12 07:00:00 | @grtorres

Summer/Hughes and Samoilovs/Smedins top the podium in Moscow a few days before the Finals

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Best of the beach go head-to-head in Hamburg

Best of the beach go head-to-head in Hamburg2018-08-08 16:30:00 | @barringer_a

Beach stars align one last time this year to do battle in season finale

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Auf Wiedersehen, Markus

Auf Wiedersehen, Markus2018-07-12 09:35:00 | @barringer_a

Böckermann to say goodbye to the sand

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Your road to Rothenbaum

Your road to Rothenbaum2018-06-15 10:03:00 | Beach Major Series / Red Bull

compete in Red Bull’s amateur tournament, here’s how:

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Austrian girls reunited in China

Austrian girls reunited in China2017-10-11 16:25:00 | Beach Major Series

Quartet going for glory in Qinzhou

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Best #HamburgFinals moments: Number 1

Best #HamburgFinals moments: Number 12017-09-03 14:00:00 | Beach Major Series

We’ve reached our top moment…and guesses?!

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Best #HamburgFinals moments: Number 2

Best #HamburgFinals moments: Number 22017-09-02 17:00:00 | Beach Major Series

We count down our favorite memories from the finals…

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Best #HamburgFinals moments: Number 3

Best #HamburgFinals moments: Number 32017-09-01 18:00:00 | Beach Major Series

We count down our favorite memories from the finals…

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Sax on the Beach: That’s all he wrote

Sax on the Beach: That’s all he wrote2017-09-01 10:00:00 | Ben Saxton

Read Ben Saxton's final blog of the season in the wake of Hamburg Finals

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Best #HamburgFinals moments: Number 4

Best #HamburgFinals moments: Number 42017-08-31 14:00:00 | Beach Major Series

We count down our favorite memories from the finals…

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Best #HamburgFinals moments: Number 5

Best #HamburgFinals moments: Number 52017-08-30 14:24:00 | Beach Major Series

We count down our favorite memories from the finals…

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What a way to end the season!

What a way to end the season!2017-08-28 12:39:00 | Beach Major Series

A thousand thank yous Hamburg!

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Beating the World Champs is awesome!

Beating the World Champs is awesome!2017-08-27 17:50:00 | Beach Major Series

Nick and Phil savour Hamburg triumph

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Americans reign the Rothenbaum!

Americans reign the Rothenbaum!2017-08-27 15:14:00 | Beach Major Series

Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena win World Tour Finals gold!

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World Champs have to settle for silver

World Champs have to settle for silver2017-08-27 15:02:00 | Beach Major Series

It’s second place for Vienna heroes Evandro/Andre

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Bronze softens World Champs result

Bronze softens World Champs result2017-08-27 14:58:00 | Beach Major Series

Olympic silver medalists win bronze in Hamburg

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It’s another final for Evandro/Andre!

It’s another final for Evandro/Andre!2017-08-27 12:23:00 | Beach Major Series

Brazilian World Champs are into another final

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Beast blocks his way to the final

Beast blocks his way to the final2017-08-27 11:14:00 | Beach Major Series

Americans complete another comeback

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Crazy season ends with another gold

Crazy season ends with another gold2017-08-26 16:47:00 | Beach Major Series

World and World Tour Finals champs complete amazing turnaround

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Poles happy to finally keep the hosts quiet

Poles happy to finally keep the hosts quiet2017-08-26 15:05:00 | Beach Major Series

Kantor/Losiak are in the final four!

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Golden girls keep gold in Hamburg!

Golden girls keep gold in Hamburg!2017-08-26 15:04:00 | Beach Major Series

Laura and Kira triumphant again

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World Championship final repeat for Brazil

World Championship final repeat for Brazil2017-08-26 15:04:00 | Beach Major Series

Austrians miss the chance to gain revenge for Vienna

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It’s bronze for Larissa/Talita!

It’s bronze for Larissa/Talita!2017-08-26 13:52:00 | Beach Major Series

Another medal for Brazilian legends

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‘Lucky’ Americans seal semi spot

‘Lucky’ Americans seal semi spot2017-08-26 12:57:00 | Beach Major Series

Nick and Phil comeback from nowhere to stun Saxton/Schalk

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Vienna frustration motivation for Paolo

Vienna frustration motivation for Paolo2017-08-26 11:21:00 | Beach Major Series

Italians want to end the season on a high

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Agatha/Duda win the battle of Brazil

Agatha/Duda win the battle of Brazil2017-08-25 22:24:00 | Beach Major Series

Brazilians on course for history to reach Hamburg final

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It’s another final for Laura & Kira!

It’s another final for Laura & Kira!2017-08-25 21:34:00 | Beach Major Series

Golden girls too hot for Melissa and Sarah in the semifinal

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Canadians raising expectations

Canadians raising expectations2017-08-25 21:33:00 | Beach Major Series

Sarah and Melissa reflect on semifinal defeat

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No practice, no problem!

No practice, no problem!2017-08-25 19:27:00 | Beach Major Series

Germans book quarterfinal place as Markus waits on the baby!

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Larissa in seventh heaven

Larissa in seventh heaven2017-08-25 18:21:00 | Beach Major Series

Brazilians blitz Germans to reach the semis

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It’s not revenge…but it is!

It’s not revenge…but it is!2017-08-25 17:11:00 | Beach Major Series

Agatha/Duda Czech into World Tour Finals semis

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Canadians aim to silence German crowd

Canadians aim to silence German crowd2017-08-25 16:14:00 | Beach Major Series

In-form Sarah and Melissa aiming for another final

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Kira’s alive and kicking…just!

Kira’s alive and kicking…just!2017-08-25 15:30:00 | Beach Major Series

No injury will stop Kira Walkenhorst in search of gold

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Doppler/Horst eyeing World Champs revenge

Doppler/Horst eyeing World Champs revenge2017-08-25 14:19:00 | Beach Major Series

Saturday see re-match of the World Championship final in Hamburg

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Wildcards finally find their rhythm

Wildcards finally find their rhythm2017-08-25 13:01:00 | Beach Major Series

Saxton/Schalk are back!

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Talita looks to Germans for inspiration

Talita looks to Germans for inspiration2017-08-25 12:04:00 | Beach Major Series

Brazilians overcome bad pool play to earn their first win

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Swiss dreams are made of these

Swiss dreams are made of these2017-08-25 11:07:00 | Beach Major Series

Double joy for Switzerland as they make the last eight

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Euro champs deny Germans glory

Euro champs deny Germans glory2017-08-24 22:27:00 | Beach Major Series

Italians do a job over wildcards to make quarterfinals

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Poles power through to quarterfinals

Poles power through to quarterfinals2017-08-24 21:24:00 | Beach Major Series

Kantor/Losiak overcome home crowd to advance to last eight

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Laura hails backroom staff after latest win

Laura hails backroom staff after latest win2017-08-24 20:22:00 | Beach Major Series

Without our team we wouldn’t be standing here says Ludwig

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What a turnaround for Laboureur/Sude

What a turnaround for Laboureur/Sude2017-08-24 19:24:00 | Beach Major Series

Fab first set paves the way to the quarterfinals for German duo

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Agatha hails ‘beautiful’ start

Agatha hails ‘beautiful’ start2017-08-24 18:15:00 | Beach Major Series

Another win for Brazil makes Agatha happy

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It’s an honor to play here says Barbora

It’s an honor to play here says Barbora2017-08-24 17:36:00 | Beach Major Series

Czechs achieve their goal by appearing in Hamburg

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World Champs back on track

World Champs back on track2017-08-24 15:50:00 | Beach Major Series

Evandro/Andre win books quarterfinal spot

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Nick and Phil can’t wait to chill

Nick and Phil can’t wait to chill2017-08-24 15:11:00 | Beach Major Series

Winning the pool is good for more ways than one for Lucena/Dalhausser

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Summer/Sweat stun Brazil!

Summer/Sweat stun Brazil!2017-08-24 14:16:00 | Beach Major Series

Americans on top on day two

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Czech girls in the groove

Czech girls in the groove2017-08-24 13:10:00 | Beach Major Series

Season of surprise for Kolocova/Kvapilova

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We’re in it to win it says April

We’re in it to win it says April2017-08-24 12:04:00 | Swatch Major Series

Americans on the hunt for another big medal

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Time flies when you’re having fun

Time flies when you’re having fun2017-08-24 11:05:00 | Beach Major Series

Canadians celebrate first win in Hamburg

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Five games you can’t miss on Thursday!

Five games you can’t miss on Thursday! 2017-08-24 10:25:00 | Beach Major Series

Here’s five must watch matches at today’s Hamburg Finals

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Böckermann/Schümann begin with a win!

Böckermann/Schümann begin with a win!2017-08-23 22:52:00 | Beach Major Series

German guys at the double

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It can’t get any better than this!

It can’t get any better than this!2017-08-23 21:31:00 | Beach Major Series

German duo delight with opening victory

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Laura aiming to repay the fans

Laura aiming to repay the fans2017-08-23 20:36:00 | Beach Major Series

Golden girls get off to a flyer

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Anouk & Jo gain Gstaad revenge

Anouk & Jo gain Gstaad revenge2017-08-23 19:10:00 | Beach Major Series

Swiss beat the Germans inside the Rothenbaum

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Russians proud to make Finals debut

Russians proud to make Finals debut2017-08-23 18:20:00 | Beach Major Series

Liamin/Krasilnikov reflect on first win at the Rothenbaum

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Austrians refocus after Vienna silver

Austrians refocus after Vienna silver2017-08-23 17:37:00 | Beach Major Series

Doppler reflects on first World Tour Finals win

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Young guns learning from experience

Young guns learning from experience2017-08-23 16:21:00 | Beach Major Series

Swiss stars belief World Tour Finals will help

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Canadian rivals meet again one year on

Canadian rivals meet again one year on2017-08-23 15:53:00 | Beach Major Series

What a year it’s been for Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes

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Euro champs going for Hamburg gold

Euro champs going for Hamburg gold2017-08-23 14:10:00 | Beach Major Series

Lupo/Nicolai want to replicate European Championship success

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Alvaro lands in the nick of time

Alvaro lands in the nick of time2017-08-23 13:08:00 | Beach Major Series

Brazilian finally flies in…but first game ends in defeat

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Wildcards trump the World Champs!

Wildcards trump the World Champs!2017-08-23 12:18:00 | Beach Major Series

Wildcards shock Vienna heroes Evandro/Andre

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First win goes to Phil and Nick

First win goes to Phil and Nick2017-08-23 11:03:00 | Beach Major Series

Americans targeting another Hamburg medal after World Champs woe

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#HamburgFinals fun facts

#HamburgFinals fun facts2017-08-23 09:59:00 | Beach Major Series

Impress your friends with your beach volleyball knowledge

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Five must see matches on day 1!

Five must see matches on day 1!2017-08-23 07:30:00 | Beach Major Series

Get ready to rock the Rothenbaum…

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Laboureur/Sude looking after number one

Laboureur/Sude looking after number one2017-08-22 15:59:00 | Beach Major Series

German top seeds concentrating on themselves

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Pools set for #HamburgFinals

Pools set for #HamburgFinals2017-08-22 12:30:00 | Beach Major Series

Who’s playing who at the Rothenbaum…

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Sax on the Beach: Season Finale

Sax on the Beach: Season Finale2017-08-22 11:15:00 | Ben Saxton

Canadian wildcard Ben Saxton writes exclusively ahead of the World Tour Finals

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The women ready to rock the Rothenbaum

The women ready to rock the Rothenbaum2017-08-21 16:05:00 | Beach Major Series

Our guide to the 12 teams battling it out for glory in Germany

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Meet the men heading for Hamburg

Meet the men heading for Hamburg2017-08-21 14:58:00 | Beach Major Series

We take a closer look at the 12 men’s teams going for gold at the Rothenbaum

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Hamburg finalists are Euro champs

Hamburg finalists are Euro champs2017-08-21 12:12:00 | Beach Major Series

Lupo/Nicolai warm up for World Tour Finals with European title

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More Than Sports: Hometown meeting

More Than Sports: Hometown meeting 2017-08-17 15:46:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Lorenz Schümann talks about teaming up with Markus Böckermann for the Swatch World Tour Finals

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Hamburg finalists hunting Euro glory

Hamburg finalists hunting Euro glory2017-08-17 14:59:00 | Beach Major Series

Europe’s best aiming for top continental prize ahead of World Tour Finals

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The wildcards heading for Hamburg

The wildcards heading for Hamburg2017-08-11 11:27:00 | Beach Major Series

Meet the eight teams ready to fight for the title in the season finale

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Top eight fixed for the finals!

Top eight fixed for the finals!2017-08-08 11:10:00 | Beach Major Series

We’re ready to end the season in style…

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More Than Sports: “We had to fight our way from the very bottom”

More Than Sports: “We had to fight our way from the very bottom”2017-06-06 16:34:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Poreč Major Champions Laboureur/Sude want to defend their title

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10 types of people you will meet at a beach volleyball event

10 types of people you will meet at a beach volleyball event2017-06-02 09:31:00 | Beach Major Series

Just smile and wave

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More Than Sports: New Bourne Identity

More Than Sports: New Bourne Identity2017-05-26 09:29:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

The impressive story of Tri Bourne dealing with his illness

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Top 10 places to play beach volleyball in the world

Top 10 places to play beach volleyball in the world2017-05-19 09:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Welcome to paradise

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Series stars eye perfect Poreč preparation

Series stars eye perfect Poreč preparation 2017-05-05 16:22:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Olympic champions set for beach return

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10 reasons why beach volleyball is bae

10 reasons why beach volleyball is bae2017-05-05 11:06:00 | Beach Major Series

Unless you're Danish

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5 reasons to date a beach volleyball player

5 reasons to date a beach volleyball player2017-04-28 09:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Why you should bag yourself a pro

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12 things you only know if you’re a beach volleyball player

12 things you only know if you’re a beach volleyball player2017-04-21 09:00:00 | Beach Major Series

No regrets

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No pain no gain for Austria’s beach elite

No pain no gain for Austria’s beach elite2017-03-27 13:23:00 | Beach Major Series

Austrian beach volleyball stars are preparing for a big summer

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And the World Tour Finals destination is…

And the World Tour Finals destination is…2017-03-08 13:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Drum roll please…

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Five reasons to hit Hamburg!

Five reasons to hit Hamburg!2017-03-08 12:59:00 | Beach Major Series

Let us tell you why Hamburg is the perfect spot to host the massive end-of-season climax

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More Than Sports: Laura’s back on track

More Than Sports: Laura’s back on track2017-03-07 15:01:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Olympic Champion Laura Ludwig is on the comeback trail after surgery

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More Than Sports: What to do until the next Major?

More Than Sports: What to do until the next Major?2017-02-27 11:54:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

How the Swatch Major Series stars kill time

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More Than Sports: Russia's dream

More Than Sports: Russia's dream2017-02-23 11:40:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Expectations and plans for the new Russian squad

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More Than Sports: Brazil’s key to success

More Than Sports: Brazil’s key to success2017-02-14 17:44:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Players are pushing one another at the national tour

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More Than Sports: Israeli aims at #FTLMajor

More Than Sports: Israeli aims at #FTLMajor2017-02-06 13:57:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

FIVB World Tour Players Faiga/Hilman are a part of a big project in their home country

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More Than Sports: A new start

More Than Sports: A new start2017-01-31 10:45:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Marta Menegatti is looking forward after a tough year

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Making the Team: #FTLMajor wildcard worth a mint

Making the Team: #FTLMajor wildcard worth a mint2017-01-26 14:45:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Debut team Borger/Kozuch will make the most of their wildcard opportunity when they hit the beach at the Fort Lauderdale Major in two weeks’ time

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Exclusive: Morph Bowes to be German women’s new head coach

Exclusive: Morph Bowes to be German women’s new head coach2017-01-20 16:32:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

The German federation have finally found two coaches as centralization kicks in – a Swatch Major Series exclusive

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More Than Sports: Big changes in Poland

More Than Sports: Big changes in Poland2017-01-17 10:07:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Polish men are on the rise

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More than Sports: “Playing Fort Lauderdale would be a dream come true”

More than Sports: “Playing Fort Lauderdale would be a dream come true”2017-01-09 13:20:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Going back to his roots is very challenging for Adrian Carambula

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More Than Sports: Mini-World Tour in Italy

More Than Sports: Mini-World Tour in Italy2016-12-31 12:58:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

About Indoors Skyballs and strong Belgians

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Making the Team: Some expertise from Slovakia

Making the Team: Some expertise from Slovakia2016-12-30 12:29:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Martin Olejnak new head coach in Germany

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More Than Sports: Hard-earned Honors

More Than Sports: Hard-earned Honors2016-12-20 16:36:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Beach Volleyball players around the world receive awards

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More Than Sports: Daddy Not-So-Cool

More Than Sports: Daddy Not-So-Cool2016-12-12 14:13:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Pedro Resende wants to follow in his father's footsteps

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Making The Team: Four blockers on their way to Tokyo

Making The Team: Four blockers on their way to Tokyo2016-12-07 14:30:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Vergé-Dépré/Heidrich and Erdmann/Dollinger are facing new challenges

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More Than Sports: The secret weapon of Gallay/Klug

More Than Sports: The secret weapon of Gallay/Klug2016-12-06 15:49:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn, Swatch Major Series

Argentina’s beach volleyball team has new goals for next season

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More than sports - The power of fashion

More than sports - The power of fashion2016-07-05 16:03:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

Olympic uniforms are more than clothes – they can be the difference between gold and silver

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Stat’s what happened in Hamburg – Part 2

Stat’s what happened in Hamburg – Part 22016-06-17 13:42:00 | Beach Major Series

More mind-bending stats and facts in the wake of our first Major of the summer

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Stats the way we like it Hamburg – Part 1

Stats the way we like it Hamburg – Part 12016-06-16 13:26:00 | Beach Major Series

All the stats and facts you need to know from the smart Major Hamburg

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More Than Sports - A better vibe than football

More Than Sports - A better vibe than football2016-06-14 13:57:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

Two professional football players stepped accidentally into smart Major Hamburg – and discovered their love for beach volleyball.

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Our top five Hamburg highlights

Our top five Hamburg highlights2016-06-13 17:52:00 | Beach Major Series

What was our best moment from the smart Major Hamburg? Read on!

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Dankeschön, Hamburg!

Dankeschön, Hamburg!2016-06-12 21:15:00 | Beach Major Series

What a week it’s been at the Rothenbaum

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Americans salute set point savior

Americans salute set point savior2016-06-12 20:00:00 | Beach Major Series

smart Major Hamburg winners reflect on amazing victory

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Dalhausser and Lucena reign the Rothenbaum

Dalhausser and Lucena reign the Rothenbaum2016-06-12 18:30:00 | Beach Major Series

Americans defeat the Dutch in fantastic finale

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Russian revolution denies Brazil bronze!

Russian revolution denies Brazil bronze!2016-06-12 17:15:00 | Beach Major Series

Brazil’s men leave without a medal

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smart Major Hamburg hailed a huge hit!

smart Major Hamburg hailed a huge hit!2016-06-12 16:22:00 | Beach Major Series

A lot of love for first-ever #HamburgMajor

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Americans breeze past reigning World Champs

Americans breeze past reigning World Champs2016-06-12 14:15:00 | Beach Major Series

There’ll be no gold in Germany for Brazil

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Dominant Dutch down rusty Russians

Dominant Dutch down rusty Russians2016-06-12 13:15:00 | Beach Major Series

Holland revel in beach volleyball glory

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High point in Hamburg for home hero

High point in Hamburg for home hero 2016-06-12 10:45:00 | Beach Major Series

A Major moment for Laura Ludwig

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Make some noise! It’s men’s finals day

Make some noise! It’s men’s finals day2016-06-12 09:30:00 | Beach Major Series

Final four men to battle it out for medals

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No gold but silver and bronze for Brazil

No gold but silver and bronze for Brazil2016-06-11 20:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Samba girls take second and third in Hamburg

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Just a perfect day

Just a perfect day2016-06-11 19:30:00 | Beach Major Series

Indescribable week for Hamburg heroes ends with Gold

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Ludwig and Walkenhorst grab incredible gold!

Ludwig and Walkenhorst grab incredible gold!2016-06-11 19:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Home favorites do the business in breathtaking final!

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Men power their way to semifinals

Men power their way to semifinals2016-06-11 16:45:00 | Beach Major Series

Last four set for Sunday

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Brazilians will kill for gold in women’s final!

Brazilians will kill for gold in women’s final!2016-06-11 14:45:00 | Beach Major Series

Agatha and Barbara’s message for Walkenhorst and Ludwig

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Germans feel the love of the crowd to reach final

Germans feel the love of the crowd to reach final2016-06-11 13:30:00 | Beach Major Series

Awesome semifinal goes the way of the home favorites

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Lucena’s love for Center Court

Lucena’s love for Center Court2016-06-11 12:15:00 | Beach Major Series

American delight at reaching Rothenbaum last four

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Who can dig it on Super Saturday?

Who can dig it on Super Saturday?2016-06-11 10:00:00 | Swatch Major Series

Women eyeing medals while men strive for semis

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Hamburg heroes beat off Brazil!

Hamburg heroes beat off Brazil!2016-06-10 20:44:00 | Beach Major Series

German dream still on in Hamburg

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Rollercoaster day for Böckermann ends in injury

Rollercoaster day for Böckermann ends in injury2016-06-10 20:30:00 | Beach Major Series

Knock on the knee knocks out German glee

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Stars and stripes shootout on Saturday

Stars and stripes shootout on Saturday2016-06-10 19:03:00 | Beach Major Series

Hold onto your hats for an all-American quarterfinal

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Allergic reaction to Rio satisfaction

Allergic reaction to Rio satisfaction 2016-06-10 17:26:00 | Beach Major Series

Lombardo laughs in face of illness as Mexico make Olympics

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Can anyone stop the Brazilians’ road to the semis?

Can anyone stop the Brazilians’ road to the semis?2016-06-10 16:24:00 | Beach Major Series

Three Samba girls through…but only one German women’s team remains

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The Germans seal Olympic place on German sand!

The Germans seal Olympic place on German sand! 2016-06-10 15:13:00 | Beach Major Series

Perfect day for Flüggen and Böckermann

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All the French want is some company!

All the French want is some company!2016-06-10 13:59:00 | Beach Major Series

Medal dream for Krou and Rowlandson but they don’t want to be alone

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No I in team for American stars

No I in team for American stars2016-06-10 12:02:00 | Beach Major Series

Teamwork key for Kerri and April

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German teams out to destroy each other’s Olympic dreams

German teams out to destroy each other’s Olympic dreams2016-06-10 11:19:00 | Beach Major Series

So much to play for in fascinating Deutsch Derby

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Five first round matches to get the blood pumping

Five first round matches to get the blood pumping2016-06-10 09:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Your daily dose of the must-see matches

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German girls on Hamburg hot streak

German girls on Hamburg hot streak2016-06-09 20:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Evening all – another day bites the dust!

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Dutch delight on a sunny afternoon

Dutch delight on a sunny afternoon2016-06-09 18:46:00 | Beach Major Series

What’s going on in Hamburg? All of this…!

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Austrian duo do the math

Austrian duo do the math2016-06-09 17:56:00 | Beach Major Series

Doppler/Horst secure place in knockout round after comeback win

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V is for victory, and Vanuatu!

V is for victory, and Vanuatu! 2016-06-09 16:12:00 | Beach Major Series

Meet the two heroes from the beach volleyball’s smallest nation

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Brazilian boys boss the morning play

Brazilian boys boss the morning play2016-06-09 14:18:00 | Beach Major Series

South Americans on top in the Hamburg sun

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The key is tea

The key is tea2016-06-09 12:24:00 | Beach Major Series

Peace and quiet and a cuppa the perfect preparation

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Five games you can’t afford to miss on Thursday

Five games you can’t afford to miss on Thursday 2016-06-09 10:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Side courts anything but sideshows!

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Center Court’s the place to be!

Center Court’s the place to be!2016-06-09 09:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Five fabulous hours in store inside the Rothenbaum

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German girls having a pool party!

German girls having a pool party!2016-06-08 20:16:00 | Beach Major Series

Home favorites’ have a happy Wednesday in Hamburg

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Samba stars bring the heat to Hamburg

Samba stars bring the heat to Hamburg2016-06-08 20:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Brazilians on top on day one of the Pool Play

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The calm before the storm on Center Court

The calm before the storm on Center Court2016-06-08 19:23:00 | Beach Major Series

Main arena set for Thursday’s play in Hamburg

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Happy birthday…not!

Happy birthday…not!2016-06-08 17:48:00 | Beach Major Series

In-form Italians have cause to celebrate – even if it’s not their birthday!

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Pressure, what pressure?

Pressure, what pressure?2016-06-08 16:53:00 | Beach Major Series

Clemens Doppler is playing it cool in Hamburg after opening victory

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Favorites beat the underdogs…just!

Favorites beat the underdogs…just!2016-06-08 15:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Norwegian qualifiers test Brazil’s best

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Morning update: 60 minutes of madness!

Morning update: 60 minutes of madness!2016-06-08 12:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Early epic battle the morning highlight in Hamburg

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Dress like a pro!

Dress like a pro!2016-06-08 11:27:00 | Beach Major Series

The official Beach Majors store is open for business

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Five must-see matches on Wednesday

Five must-see matches on Wednesday2016-06-08 09:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Our guide to the games you can’t afford to miss today

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Main draw starts today!

Main draw starts today!2016-06-08 08:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Want to know who’s playing who in the Pool Play? Read on…

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Whirlwind first day for happy Hamburg boys

Whirlwind first day for happy Hamburg boys2016-06-07 20:03:00 | Beach Major Series

Rollercoaster day of qualification for German duo

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Hamburg day one: Done and dusted!

Hamburg day one: Done and dusted!2016-06-07 19:24:00 | Beach Major Series

Our first day in Hamburg flew by…and not without drama!

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Brazilian stars silence German crowds

Brazilian stars silence German crowds2016-06-07 16:32:00 | Beach Major Series

Home fans can’t prevent Brazil’s girls from progress

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Home fans lap up underdogs victory

Home fans lap up underdogs victory2016-06-07 14:07:00 | Beach Major Series

German outsiders pull the crowds on opening day

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Wakey, wakey rise and shine – Hamburg Major’s started!

Wakey, wakey rise and shine – Hamburg Major’s started!2016-06-07 10:30:00 | Beach Major Series

A fantastic first hour at the Rothenbaum

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Where in the world?

Where in the world?2016-06-07 10:15:00 | Beach Major Series

Ever wondered where our beach volleyball stars hail from?

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More Than Sports – A dream comes true

More Than Sports – A dream comes true2016-06-07 09:37:00 | Ninja Priesterjahn / Swatch Major Series

For the first time ever the World Tour is coming to Hamburg. Organizer Frank Mackerodt is living his dream.

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Hello from Hamburg!

Hello from Hamburg!2016-06-06 09:00:00 | Beach Major Series

Greetings from Germany, the smart Major Hamburg is almost upon us

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Germans warm-up for Hamburg in style

Germans warm-up for Hamburg in style2016-06-06 07:45:00 | Beach Major Series

Gold and bronze in Biel for German girls

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Olympic hopes hang in the balance in Hamburg

Olympic hopes hang in the balance in Hamburg2016-06-03 13:07:00 | Beach Major Series

German girls’ Rio dreams go down to the wire next week

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smart Major Hamburg in numbers

smart Major Hamburg in numbers2016-06-03 12:59:00 | Beach Major Series

We delve into the digits behind the first Major of 2016

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Five more reasons to join us in Germany next week!

Five more reasons to join us in Germany next week!2016-06-03 10:50:00 | Beach Major Series

It’s our mission to get you inside the Rothenbaum!

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The beach is brought to Hamburg!

The beach is brought to Hamburg!2016-06-02 17:04:00 | Beach Major Series

Rothenbaum receives a very special order ahead of Majors opener

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Julius Brink: My affection for two special Italians

Julius Brink: My affection for two special Italians2016-06-01 14:23:00 | Julius Brink / Swatch Major Series

Deep respect for Adrian Carambula and Alex Ranghieri

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Five reasons why you should head to Hamburg

Five reasons why you should head to Hamburg2016-06-01 11:43:00 | Beach Major Series

Pack your bags and join us in Germany next week!

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One week to Hamburg!

One week to Hamburg!2016-05-30 13:25:00 | Beach Major Series

Counting down the days to our first Major of the summer

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Julius Brink on the difference between German men and women

Julius Brink on the difference between German men and women2016-05-24 19:42:00 | Julius Brink

Four German teams fight for two tickets to the Olympics

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Happiness happening: Hamburg on the map

Happiness happening: Hamburg on the map2016-05-04 16:45:00 | Beach Major Series

German joy as Hamburg joins the Swatch Major Series family

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Hamburg is where the heart is

Hamburg is where the heart is2016-05-03 15:00:00 | Beach Major Series

The German stars going for glory on home sand

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Swatch Majors heads for Hamburg!

Swatch Majors heads for Hamburg!2016-05-03 13:10:00 | Beach Major Series

Hamburg joins the Swatch Major Series household!

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