It’s Sunday afternoon, you’re stuck at home, and the heat is unbearable. Sound like your kind of day? Well then, take a look at these twenty gorgeous women playing beach volleyball. Enjoy!
A blog post titled “Hottest women’s beach volleyball” would be about men ogling pictures of pretty girls in bikinis who are playing volleyball on the beach. It would appeal to people who like semi-nude pictures of attractive female models or people with interest in female athletes participating in athletic competitions. The article might include photos or videos of the female beach volleyball players as examples throughout the post. Anyone who has watched any type of Olympic games will almost certainly have seen a beach volleyball match, even if they never knew it was called that. Beach volleyball is one of those sports that draws in both males and females, people with different levels of skill, men and women from all around the world, competitively or for fun. That is because the essence of volleyball is that it is a sport that is simple to play and great fun to play, but also one which requires skill and determination.
Beach Volleyball does not really differ all that much from regular volleyball. It does however have a few small differences. First of all, there are no teams – they are games between two people – it may not sound like much but since there aren’t any assists, you can be sure that the players will fight tooth and nail for every point and will definitely give it their all. Beach volleyball players need some serious stamina as some games can last up to five hours at a clip, with very little time to catch your breath in between points. On top of that, they play on sand. That means that there are no shoes involved, which is not all that different apart from the fact that they have to use their feet to play. They also have to contend with the waves, which are quite an obstacle for them, but also add to the overall fun of the game. Watching a volleyball match at the beach can be a very exciting experience. Most beach volleyball arenas are situated right on top of the beach itself, so it is possible to be right at sea level watching some of your favorite players do battle.
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1. Sanne Keizer
Sanne Keizer is a Dutch beach volleyball player who has competed in the Women’s European Championships every 2001. At 5 feet 3 inches, Sanne is currently one of the shortest players on tour. However, her small stature hasn’t stopped her from becoming one of the most successful doubles players of all time. She has won nine gold medals at different European championships and seven beach volleyball world championship medals.
2. Misty May-Treanor
Misty May-Treanor is one of the most popular women in sports today. Her fame has brought her endorsement deals with Nike, Proctor & Gamble, and Monster Energy drinks. She is also a model for Huffy bikes and Tissot watches.
Misty began her career with her partner Kerri Walsh Jennings at the 2004 Olympics, where they took home the Gold medal for beach volleyball. That set off a run of dominance that lasted over a decade during which Misty won three Olympic gold medals (two in 2008 and one in 2012) along with four gold World Championship medals (two each in 2006 and 2010) and three gold medals at the Pan Am Games (2007, 2009, 2011).
3. Rachel Wacholder Scott
Rachel Wacholder Scott is one of the best beach volleyball players in the world. She was born on August 10th, 1990 and is from California. Her favorite position on her team is outside hitter. Rachel has a twin sister named Rachele who also plays beach volleyball competitively with her at UCLA where they both play for their college team. In 2012, she won gold medals playing alongside Kelley Larsen as part of the US Women’s Beach Volleyball Team in London Olympics. Rachel Wacholder Scott has been ranked among the top three female players in the United States since 2010 according to FIVB World Rankings and USA Volleyball Collegiate National Coaches’ Polls which makes her an excellent player to watch out for this year.
4. Elsa Baquerizo McMillan
Elsa Baquerizo McMillan is a Brazilian beach volleyball player who currently plays for Brazil. In 2013, she won gold at the South American Championships in Brazil, the Pan Am Games in Canada, and the World Championships in France. She also won a silver medal at the 2012 Mediterranean Games in Turkey and a bronze medal at Canada’s 2015 Pan Am Games.
5. Kristyna Kolocova
Kolocova is an international beach volleyball player from the Czech Republic. She won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, silver at the 2014 World Championships, and gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Kolocova began her professional career in 2006, reaching number one in her country within three years. She has won several World Tour events with different partners over her career, including tournaments in Saint-Quay-Portrieux (2012), Aparri (2013), and Espinho (2014).
6. Marketa Slukova
Marketa Slukova is one of the best beach volleyball players in the world. She was born on September 4th, 1990 and is from Czech Republic. Her favorite position on her team is outside hitter. Marketa has a twin sister named Martina who also plays beach volleyball competitively with her at UCLA where they both play for their college team. In 2012, she won gold medals playing alongside Kelly Larsen as part of the US Women’s Beach Volleyball Team in London Olympics. Marketa Slukova has been ranked among the top three female players in the Czech Republic since 2010 according to FIVB World Rankings and USA Volleyball Collegiate National Coaches’ Polls which makes her an excellent player to watch out for this year.
7. Larissa Franca
Larissa Franca is a Brazilian beach volleyball player. She is best known for winning the gold medal in the women’s beach volleyball competition at the 2004 Summer Olympics with partner Shelda Bede and being named Best Receiver. Franca became a professional beach volleyball player straight out of high school, winning her first World Tour event at 17. In 2012 she partnered with Talita Antunes, winning four events together.
8. Sara Goller
Sara Goller was born on March 5th, 1993 and is from Germany. Her favorite position on her team is outside hitter. Sara has a twin sister named Sabine who also plays beach volleyball competitively with her at UCLA where they both play for their college team. In 2012, she won gold medals playing alongside Kelly Larsen as part of the US Women’s Beach Volleyball Team in London Olympics. Sara Goller has been ranked among the top three female players in Germany since 2010 according to FIVB World Rankings and USA Volleyball Collegiate National Coaches’ Polls which makes her an excellent player to watch out for this year.
9. Talita Antunes
Talita Antunes is a Brazilian beach volleyball player who won the silver medal with Larissa Franca at the 2012 London Olympics. A 23-year-old, Talita has also won numerous gold and silver medals at the World Championships since her first appearance in 2009. She and Franca have broken into the world’s top ten over the last few years and had a solid showing at both of 2016’s major events, winning four gold medals at competitions in Tenerife (Spain) and North Myrtle Beach (United States).
10. Ilka Semmler
Ilka Semmler is a German beach volleyball player who began playing with teammate Kathrin Wachter in 2008. The pair won the bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Ilka began playing volleyball when she was seven years old and played beach volleyball for over a decade. She won her first World Tour event at just 16, and her career has been on an upward trajectory ever since.
11. Zara Dampney
Zara Dampney is a Welsh volleyball player and model who is in her second year in the women’s team, joining the squad in 2013. She has played beach volleyball for just over ten years and has won numerous tournaments, including 2016’s 2016 European Championships. Her partner in that event was Jade Jones, whom she also partnered with at the London Olympics. Dampney has also received individual honors, such as being named England’s Best Receiver and Best Server at the Women’s Beach Volleyball World Championships in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
12. Maria Clara Salgado Rufino
Maria Clara Salgado Rufino is a Brazilian beach volleyball player in her fourth year on the national team. She won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics, along with partner Gabriela Riga. She has also won gold at the 2008 Pan American Games in Brazil and three additional bronze medals dating back to 2008. Along with her partner Marta Souza, Salgado was named Best Receiver in Brazil’s 2013 Pan American Championships.
13. Siri Bjorkesett
Siri Bjorkesett was born on September 4th, 1990 and is from Norway. Her favorite position on her team is outside hitter. Siri has a twin sister named Silje who also plays beach volleyball competitively with her at UCLA where they both play for their college team. In 2012, she won gold medals playing alongside Kelly Larsen as part of the US Women’s Beach Volleyball Team in London Olympics. Siri Bjorkesett has been ranked among the top three female players in Norway since 2010 according to FIVB World Rankings and USA Volleyball Collegiate National Coaches’ Polls which makes her an excellent player to watch out for this year.
14. Marta Menegatti
Marta Menegatti is an Italian beach volleyball player. She was born on May 6th, 1992 and is from Italy. Her favorite position on her team is outside hitter. Marta has a twin sister named Sara who also plays beach volleyball competitively with her at UCLA where they both play for their college team. In 2012, she won gold medals playing alongside Kelley Larsen as part of the US Women’s Beach Volleyball Team in London Olympics. Marta Menegatti has been ranked among the top three female players in Italy since 2010 according to FIVB World Rankings and USA Volleyball Collegiate National Coaches’ Polls which makes her an excellent player to watch out for this year.
15. Jennifer Kessy
Jennifer Kessy is an American beach volleyball player. She was born on June 11th, 1982 and is from California. Her favorite position on her team is outside hitter. Jennifer has a twin sister named Jenifer who also plays beach volleyball competitively with her at UCLA where they both play for their college team. In 2012, she won gold medals playing alongside Kelley Larsen as part of the US Women’s Beach Volleyball Team in London Olympics. Jennifer Kessy has been ranked among the top three female players in United States since 2010 according to FIVB World Rankings and USA Volleyball Collegiate National Coaches’ Polls which makes her an excellent player to watch out for this year.