Brazil, second best in women's volleyball in Tokyo three years ago, assumes its spot in the podium once again in Paris 2024.
Brazil will finish in the podium for the second consecutive Olympics after nipping Turkiye for the bronze medal in the Paris 2024 women’s volleyball, 25-21, 27-25, 22-25, 25-15, at the South Paris Arena 1 on Sunday, August 11 (Philippine time).
The Brazilians had to work extra hard to take down the Turkish squad led by Melissa Vargas, who finished with 26 points on 22 attacks, three blocks, and one service ace.
Brazil's star outside hitter and team captain Gabriela 'Gabi' Guimarães had another stellar outing with a game-high 28 points built on 22 kills, five blocks, and one service ace.
After faltering in the third set, which left the door open for Turkiye, the world no. 2 Brazil closed out the match in dominating fashion.
Leading 19-15 in the fourth frame, the Brazilians went 6-0 run with veteran middle blocker Thaísa Menezes sealing the win with an emphatic kill block.
Menezes contributed 17 points, seven of which came as kill blocks. Ana Cristina de Souza added 13 markers, while Rosamaria Montibeller had 10.
Derya Cebecioglu and Eda Erdem Dündar scored 14 and 13 points for Turkiye in the loss.