Gold medalists David Ahman/Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden (C), silver medalists Nils Ehlers/Clemens Wickler of Germany (L) and bronze medalists Anders Berntsen Mol/Christian Sandlie Soerum of Norway attend the victory ceremony for the men's beach volleyball at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
PARIS, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Sweden's David Ahman and Jonatan Hellvig claimed the gold medal in the men's beach volleyball final at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, defeating Germany's Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler in straight sets.
In the final match held under the iconic Eiffel Tower, the Swedish pair dominated with a 2-0 victory, winning 21-10, 21-13.
The German duo, facing a much younger Swedish pair, who were both born after 2000, struggled to keep up in this night-time showdown. The match saw little resistance from Germany, allowing Sweden to easily secure the gold.
Earlier in the day, defending champions Anders Berntsen Mol and Christian Sandlie Soerum of Norway captured the bronze medal by defeating Qatar's Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan 21-13, 21-16.
"It's huge, this was the goal to be able to come back here and compete for the medals. We knew it was going to be tough, but I think we managed it really well. I'm really proud. It keeps us motivated for Los Angeles 2028," said Mol, reflecting on his team's performance. ■
Clemens Wickler (R) of Germany spikes the ball as Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden attempts a block during the beach volleyball men's gold medal match between Nils Ehlers/Clemens Wickler of Germany and David Ahman/Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Jonatan Hellvig (R) of Sweden spikes the ball as Nils Ehlers of Germany attempts a block during the beach volleyball men's gold medal match between Nils Ehlers/Clemens Wickler of Germany and David Ahman/Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Nils Ehlers (R) of Germany spikes the ball as Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden attempts a block during the beach volleyball men's gold medal match between Nils Ehlers/Clemens Wickler of Germany and David Ahman/Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
David Ahman (R) of Sweden spikes the ball as Nils Ehlers of Germany attempts a block during the beach volleyball men's gold medal match between Nils Ehlers/Clemens Wickler of Germany and David Ahman/Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
David Ahman (R, front)/Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden celebrate after winning the beach volleyball men's gold medal match between Nils Ehlers/Clemens Wickler of Germany and David Ahman/Jonatan Hellvig of Sweden at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 10, 2024. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
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