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In an exciting conclusion to the World Beach Pro Tour Elite16 event in Gstaad, Switzerland, Andy Benesh and Miles Partain, along with Eduarda ‘Duda’ Lisboa and Ana Patrícia Ramos, emerged as the winning teams of this year edition.
Andy Benesh and Miles Partain achieved an awe-inspiring victory in the men’s category, securing their first-ever Elite16 title. The dynamic duo overcame significant opposition, clinching the gold medal from Olympic and world champions, Anders Mol and Christian Sørum. The bronze medal found its way to the Brazilian pair, Andre Loyola and George Wanderley, after a series of hard-fought matches.
The women’s competition unfolded with similar high stakes. Eduarda ‘Duda’ Lisboa and Ana Patrícia Ramos successfully defended their title, besting Americans Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes to keep their champion status intact. Meanwhile, the American duo of Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss showcased their prowess by clinching the bronze medal.
