The United States’ Kelly Cheng, left, and Sara Hughes hug during a quarterfinal beach volleyball match against Switzerland at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Tuesday in Paris. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Medal table | Olympic schedule | How to watch | Olympic news The United States has a history of dominance in women’s beach volleyball,...
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Who are Tanja Hueberli and Nina Brunner? Switzerland’s Beach Volleyball Sensations to Kick Team USA Out of Competition?
Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes are two of the USA’s most decorated beach volleyball stars and were standing on the cusp of making it to the semifinals in the Paris Olympics. However, in the quarterfinals, Team USA faced a formidable Swiss team of Nina Brunner and Tanja Hueberli. Defeating the Americans 2-0, Switzerland’s players are...
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Seine River appears to claim another Olympian as Swiss triathlete has stomach infection
Another day, another sick Olympian who spent time in the Seine River. Triathlete Adrien Briffod of Switzerland suffered a stomach infection following the men’s event that took place on Wednesday. According to 7 News, Swiss officials confirmed the sickness but said that it was “impossible to say” if the Seine River was to blame. The Seine...
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USA-Switzerland women’s beach volleyball free livestream: How to watch 2024 Olympic Games, TV, schedule
Team USA plays against Switzerland in women’s beach volleyball at the 2024 Olympic Games this afternoon. The game will be broadcasted on NBC at 3 p.m. CT. Fans can watch this matchup for free online by using the free trials offered by Fubo TV and DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Peacock will livestream this event. Kelly Cheng...
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How to watch USA vs. Switzerland in Women’s Beach Volleyball Quarterfinal at Paris Olympics
Sarah Hughes and Kelly Cheng are taking on Switzerland in the Women’s Beach Volleyball Quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. You can watch the match live on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 4 p.m. ET. Stream the match for free with trials from Fubo or DIRECTV Stream, and it will also be available on Sling and...
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Paris 2024 Olympic: Belgium bows out, Switzerland shuffles- Triathlon trouble at the Olympics
6 min read Last Updated : Aug 05 2024 | 12:18 PM IST The upcoming mixed relay triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has been thrust into the spotlight for reasons far beyond athletic performance. Belgium has withdrawn from the event, and Switzerland has been forced to alter its lineup after several athletes...
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Belgium drops out of mixed triathlon and Switzerland shuffles line-up after athletes fall ill following race in River Seine | CNN
Paris CNN — Belgium has withdrawn from the mixed relay triathlon race on Monday and Switzerland has had to mix up its roster after athletes from both countries fell ill following the initial triathlon races last week. Belgium announced it was dropping out of the race after one of its triathletes, Claire Michel, has fallen...
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Sick triathlete after Olympics race pushes Switzerland to change team for mixed relay
PARIS — Three days after the men’s triathlon at the Paris Olympics, the Swiss team said Saturday one of its athletes has a stomach infection and will not compete in the mixed relay event. It was “impossible to say” if Adrien Briffod’s gastrointestinal infection is linked to water quality in the River Seine, the Switzerland...
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Team Switzerland Olympic beach volleyball player Joana Heidrich in images
Aug 3, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Joana Heidrich, of Switzerland, celebrates the quarterfinal win against Brazil during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Shiokaze Park in Tokyo, Japan. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports Swiss star Joana Heidrich Aug 6, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Joana Heidrich (SUI) celebrates after defeating Anouk Verge-Depre and Joana Heidrich (SUI)...
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Shooter and mountain-biker to carry Swiss flag at Olympics opening
The current Swiss president, Viola Amherd, is visiting the Olympic Games in Paris until Sunday. She will attend the opening ceremony on Friday, after taking part on Thursday in the Summit on Sport and Sustainable Development. Amherd, who is also sports minister, will use her visit to attend as many events as possible in which...
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Former Miami RedHawk Austin Czarnik signs in Switzerland
Former Miami (Ohio) Redhawk Austin Czarnik has signed a one-year deal with SC Bern in Switzerland, it was announced Saturday. View the original article to see embedded media. A native of Detroit, Mich., Czarnik spent this past season split between the Detroit Red Wings and Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL). In 34 games with the Red...
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Lille to face Fenerbahce or Switzerland’s FC Lugano in UEFA Champions League qualifiers – Get French Football News
Qualified for the UEFA Champions League third preliminary round, Lille OSC will either face Switzerland’s FC Lugano or Turkey’s giants Fenerbahce, who recently named José Mourinho as their new manager. After having missed out on third place in the standings due to a last-minute goal conceded at home against OGC Nice on last season’s final...