Germany’s Louisa Lippmann and Linda Bock achieved a milestone victory by claiming their first beach volleyball gold medal together at the Baden Challenge in Austria. The duo defeated the Netherlands’ Mila Konink and Raisa Schoon in straight sets, 22-20, 21-9, showcasing resilience and dominance, especially after rallying from behind in the first set.
The tournament, held at the Thermalstrandbad Baden, is part of the 2025 Beach Pro Tour, a major international beach volleyball circuit. Lippmann and Bock have made rapid progress since transitioning from indoor volleyball, and this gold marks a breakthrough after finishing as runners-up at the Jablonki Challenge in June. Baden was only their sixth appearance as a team on the tour, making this victory even more significant.
Other Highlights from Baden Challenge
- Bronze Medal: Ukraine’s Valentyna Davidova and Anhelina Khmil secured their first Challenge-level medal with a straight-sets win (21-18, 21-16) over Finland’s Niina Ahtiainen and Taru Lahti.
- Tour Update: The Beach Pro Tour now moves to Montreal, Canada, for an Elite-level event next week.
Key Takeaways
- Lippmann and Bock’s victory at Baden demonstrates their potential as rising stars in international beach volleyball.
- Their win adds momentum as they climb the ranks in the Beach Pro Tour standings.
- Ukraine’s podium finish is a milestone at the Challenge level, signaling their growth as competitive contenders.
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