Lethbridge Herald SportsADELAIDE — Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson were knocked out in the quarterfinals at the beach volleyball world championships on Friday.
The Olympic silver medallists lost 2-1 (17-21, 21-18, 9-15) to Brazil’s Rebecca Cavalcante and Carol Solberg.
The Canadians entered the elimination round undefeated and hadn’t dropped a set all week.
Brazil held the edge in attack points 38-31 and out-blocked Canada 4-1.
Canada led in aces, finishing with four to Brazil’s two, and finished the tournament in fifth place.
The world championships wrap up Sunday with the medal matches.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2025.
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