Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson lose bid for third Montreal beach volleyball title in semis
The Canadians lost in three sets to Brazil, ending their bid for a third straight Montreal title and setting up a bronze-medal match.
- On Sunday, Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson fell 2-1 to Brazilian duo Thamela Coradello and Victoria Lopes in the Montreal Elite16 semifinal, ending their hopes for a third consecutive title.
- Previously, the pair claimed Montreal titles in 2023 and 2025, with an Olympic silver medal earned between those victories, positioning them as dominant at this event.
- Wilkerson led with 29 points including 20 kills and eight blocks, while Humana-Paredes added 13 points with 12 kills across the three sets scored 19-21, 22-20, and 15-7.
- Following the loss, the duo will face Germany's Svenja Muller and Cinja Tillmann in the bronze medal match later this afternoon to pursue a consolation medal.
- In men's action, Sam Schachter and Jonathan Pickett reached the semifinals after a Saturday upset but fell 2-1 to Brazil's Renato Lima and Andre Loyola on Sunday morning.
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Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson fall in Montreal Elite16 semifinal, will play for bronze
The Canadian beach volleyball duo of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson fell short in the semifinals of the Montreal Elite16 tournament, losing 21-19, 20-22, 15-7 to Brazil’s Thamela Galil and Victoria Tosta on Sunday.
Canadian Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson, who were looking for a third straight, were beaten in the semifinals at the Elite 16 Beach Volleyball tournament on Sunday.
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Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson lose bid for third Montreal beach volleyball title in semis
MONTREAL - There will not be a third straight title for Canada's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson at the Montreal stop of the Elite16 beach volleyball circuit.
Canada’s Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson drop semifinal at Montreal beach volleyball event
There will not be a third straight title for Canada's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson at the Montreal stop of the Elite16 beach volleyball circuit. The Toronto pair fell 2-1 to Brazilian duo Thamela Coradello and Victoria Lopes in women's semifinal action Sunday. Set scores were 19-21, 22-20 and 15-7. Humana-Paredes and Wilkerson claimed the 2023 and 2025 Montreal titles, winning Olympic silver in between. The Elite 16 tour did not …
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