Ukrainian beach volleyball players Maryna Hladun and Tetiana Lazarenko claimed the gold medal at the Warmia Mazury Challenge, part of the 2025 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. The event, held at the Anders Hotel Beach in Poland, saw the Ukrainian duo defeat Germany’s Linda Bock and Louisa Lippmann in a thrilling three-set final with scores of 2-1 (19-21, 21-14, 15-11).
The Ukrainian team remained undefeated through all six of their matches. This victory marked their second title at the Challenge tier and their third overall since pairing up in 2023. Impressively, it was also their second gold on Polish soil, having previously triumphed in Warsaw during their debut season.
Podium Finishers at Warmia Mazury Challenge
- Gold: Maryna Hladun / Tetiana Lazarenko (Ukraine)
- Silver: Linda Bock / Louisa Lippmann (Germany)
- Bronze: Clémence Vieira / Aline Chamereau (France)
The German team of Bock and Lippmann earned their first beach volleyball medal as a duo. Both athletes had previously played indoor volleyball, with Lippmann representing Germany in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics.
France’s Vieira and Chamereau secured the bronze medal after a straight-sets victory over Americans Julia Donlin and Lexy Denaburg, with identical set scores of 21-18. This result follows their podium finish earlier this month in Alanya, showing consistent performance on the Tour.
Looking Ahead
The Warmia Mazury Challenge plays a crucial role in the international beach volleyball season. The tour now moves on to Gstaad, Switzerland for an Elite tournament, while the next Challenge-level event is scheduled for Brazil this September.
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