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Poland Smashes Quarter-Final Curse While Chase Budinger's Beach Dreams Sink!

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Poland's volleyball team finally breaks through to the semifinals, while Chase Budinger's Olympic dream takes a tough hit!

The thrilling world of Olympic volleyball has set the stage for heart-stopping action as Poland's men's volleyball team has finally broken their notorious quarter-final curse. On Monday, the Polish team triumphed over Slovenia with a commanding score of 3-1. This marked a significant milestone as Poland secured their first semifinal appearance in 20 years, shaking off the memories of their past six consecutive defeats at this crucial stage. With this victory, hopes are high for the Polish men’s team to clinch a coveted medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

On the other side of the coastline, former NBA player Chase Budinger has chased his own Olympic dreams, competing fiercely in beach volleyball alongside his partner Miles Evans. Unfortunately for Budinger, the journey took a bitter turn as the duo faced off against defending gold medalists Anders Mol and Christian Sørum from Norway. Despite their best efforts, the American pair fell short, defeated in straight sets with scores of 21-16 and 21-14, thus ending their quest for Olympic glory.

The knockout rounds have brought a mix of joy and heartbreak this week in the volleyball tournament at the Olympics. Poland’s men’s team has been on a remarkable journey, overcoming intense pressure and expectations to finally cross the threshold into the semifinals. Meanwhile, the fate of Budinger and Evans shows that the transition from basketball to beach volleyball isn’t as simple as switching shoes. Despite their elimination, the experience was unforgettable for Budinger, who has termed it as a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity.

In other tournament updates, Poland's men’s volleyball team has not just beaten Slovenia; they have demonstrated resilience and skill on the court that could make them strong contenders for the upcoming semifinal. As the teams gear up for the next round, volleyball fans around the globe will be glued to their screens, hoping for some edge-of-the-seat action. Meanwhile, Budinger’s experience illustrates the ever-evolving nature of athleticism, where versatility can sometimes lead to surprising challenges.

Before we sign off, here are some fun facts: did you know that volleyball was introduced at the Summer Olympics in 1964 and has since grown into one of the most popular sports worldwide? Furthermore, Poland's triumph comes after they last played in the Olympics semifinals in 2004, making this victory a sweet note in their sporting history! Also, Chase Budinger isn’t just a volleyball player; he’s a multi-talented athlete who has brought his skills from the NBA court to the sandy beaches, proving that dreams can take you to unexpected heights.

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Olympics-Volleyball-Poland end 20-year quarter-final jinx to advance (The Star Online)

PARIS (Reuters) - Poland beat Slovenia 3-1 in men's volleyball on Monday to finally cross the quarter-final hurdle at the Olympics having been eliminated in ...

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Former NBA player Chase Budinger's Olympic volleyball dream ... (USA TODAY)

Chase Budinger competed with beach volleyball partner Miles Evans for a 2024 Paris Olympics experience that exceeded all his expectations.

Men's volleyball quarterfinals recap: Poland reaches first semifinal in ... (NBC Olympics)

The knockout rounds of the 2024 Paris Olympics volleyball tournament are underway and they kicked off with four tasty matchups on the men's side.

USA's Chase Budinger, Miles Evans eliminated from men's beach ... (NBC Olympics)

U.S. duo Chase Budinger and Miles Evans couldn't upset Norway's Anders Mol and Christian Sorum, falling to the defending gold medalists 21-16, 21-14 in the ...

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Paris Olympics: Chase Budinger's Olympic beach volleyball dream ... (Yahoo Sports)

Budinger, the former NBA player, and partner Miles Evans were no match for the reigning Olympic champions.

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Budinger and Evans fall to defending gold medalists in beach ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Defending gold medalists Anders Mol and Christian Sorum of Norway beat the American tandem of Chase Budinger and Miles Evans in the men's beach volleyball ...

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Poland break quarterfinal curse and move forward in Paris (Volleyball World)

After five frustrated attempts, the Europeans finally secured a spot in the semifinals with a victory over Slovenia.

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FIVB Athlete Ambassadors join IOC Paris is Your Playground initiative (Volleyball World)

Volleyball among three sports featuring in bold artistic installations with Stade de France panoramic view.

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Former NBA Player Chase Budinger Loses in Olympic Beach ... (Bleacher Report)

Chase Budinger's dream of an Olympic medal is over. Budinger and partner Miles Evans were swept 2-0 by the Norwegian duo of Anders Mol and Christian Sørum ...

Olympic Men's Volleyball Glance (WTOP)

All Times GMT Country W L Pts Slovenia 3 0 8 France 2 1 6 Serbia 1 2 3 Canada 0 3 1 Country W L Pts Italy 3 0 9 Poland 2 1 5 Brazil 1 2 4 Egypt 0 3 0 ...

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Polish volleyball team breaks Olympic hoodoo to reach semi finals (TVP World)

Poland's men's volleyball beat Slovenia on Monday morning, ending an unwanted run of six consecutive Olympic quarter final defeats. The team, ranked No.

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Olympics: Japan suffers heartbreaking men's volleyball q'final loss (Kyodo News Plus)

Japan squanders four match points on the way to losing to 2022 world champion Italy three sets to two in the men's volleyball quarterfinals at the Paris ...

Men's volleyball quarterfinals recap: Italy pulls off reverse sweep of ... (NBC Olympics)

The knockout rounds of the 2024 Paris Olympics volleyball tournament are underway and they kicked off with four tasty matchups on the men's side.

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Kristen Nuss, Taryn Kloth Olympic journey ends after loss to Canada (WDSU New Orleans)

Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth's Olympic run has come to an end after the duo lost to Canada Monday.

USA's Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss shocked by Canada in beach ... (NBC Olympics)

U.S. podium hopefuls Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth were upset by Canada's Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes in straight sets, failing to advance ...

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Chop, chop: American entries cut in half in Paris Olympic beach ... (The Associated Press)

Two U.S. teams fell on the sand at Eiffel Tower Stadium. Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss lost to Canada in the women's quarterfinals a few hours after Chase ...

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Ex-NBA player Budinger, partner Evans eliminated by defending ... (The Associated Press)

Now Chase Budinger has some Olympic memories to go along with those NBA career highlights. Budinger was a high school hoops and indoor volleyball star who ...

Men's volleyball quarterfinals recap: Italy and France set up ... (NBC Olympics)

The quarterfinals of the men's volleyball tournament are here. Italy pulled off an epic comeback in the match of the tournament, while Poland finally ...

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Chase Budinger, Miles Evans ousted in Olympic beach volleyball ... (ESPN)

After starting the Paris Olympics with a win, the U.S. beach volleyball team of ex-NBA player Chase Budinger and Miles Evans was eliminated in the lucky ...

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USA beat Brazil and return to the semifinals (Volleyball World)

After falling early in Tokyo, the Americans qualified for the medal rounds in Paris in strong fashion.

Team USA redemption tour rolls into the semifinals after win over ... (NBC Olympics)

The United States took care of business against Brazil in four sets to advance to the semifinals of the Olympic Games for the seventh time in its history.

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FIVB President meets Chinese Olympic Committee and Volleyball ... (FIVB.com)

FIVB President Dr Ary S. Graça F° meets officials from the COC and CVA at China House in ParisDiscussions focused on collaborating for the long-term ...

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These US men's volleyball graybeards haven't lost yet at the Paris ... (USA TODAY)

A U.S. volleyball team full of 30-something dads is still unbeaten at the Paris Games, and its families are enjoying the ride.

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Olympics volleyball: Italy, France reverse sweep into semis; USA ... (Volleyball Magazine)

PARIS — Sacrebleu! Yes, we used that French phrase basically in place of what the hell Sunday for the USA women's match, but after Monday on the men's side, ...

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Japan Misses Chance to Reach Olympic Men's Volleyball ... (JAPAN Forward)

Up 2-0, Japan had a golden opportunity to finish off Italy in the third set of the Olympic volleyball quarterfinal match but it couldn't capitalize.

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