"That was the first time either one of us has been [to the Olympics], so for me, it is kind of a weird state," said Kristen Nuss, reflecting on their unprecedented Olympic experience. They faced elimination in the round of 16 against Canada, marking a disappointment for U.S. beach volleyball, which had historically seen medal success since its introduction.
"You have to find a way to push past that [losing] and get over it," Kloth stated. She acknowledges the difficulty posed by their Olympic outcome but remains optimistic about growth. "But I really do think that it happens for a reason, and it is going to make us stronger."
"For the first time since the 1996 Atlanta Games, the United States went home without a medal in beach volleyball. This marks a significant departure from the past, reshaping expectations for future competitions.
The Manhattan Beach Open serves as a pivotal comeback opportunity for returning Olympic athletes like Kloth and Nuss, who aim to recover and refocus, competing for a spot in the new AVP League.
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