PUERTO CORTÉS, Honduras, October 20, 2024.- Amy Ozee and Kaylee Glagau from Canada claimed the gold medal at the sixth stop of the NORCECA Tour in Puerto Cortés, Honduras, defeating USA duo Katie Lindstrom and Tifanny Svenssohn 2-1 (21-19, 16-21, 15-12).
It was an exciting final, with Lindstrom playing spectacularly in defense, but Glagau’s offense was effective in securing the route to victory in the third set.
“I feel great. It’s been wonderful being here. I’ve never been to Honduras before, and the love and effort that everyone has put into this tournament is really special,” said Ozee.
“I can see how much it means to everyone here to host this tournament. It’s been amazing to experience it firsthand, and I’m grateful to have this opportunity,” she added.
Ozee/Glagau had lost the final in Punta Cana earlier in October to another U.S. team, Xolani Hode and Alexis Durish, but this time they stayed focused and secured the desired first place.
In semifinals, Ozee and Glagau defeated Sofía Vega and Eugenia Ramírez of Costa Rica 2-0 (21-17, 21-14), while Lindstrom and Svenssohn triumphed over fellow Americans Rachel Kramer and Jade Race 2-0 (21-9, 21-11).
In the bronze medal match, Kramer/Race (USA) won 2-0 (21-10, 21-19) over Sofi Vega/Ramírez (CRC).
Other Results:
Nahima Silva/Lolette Rodríguez from Nicaragua won 2-0 (21-14, 21-16) against Shana Rivera/Cecille Johnson (HON) and later won 2-0 (21-15, 21-14) over Sarah Penner/Melanie Valenciana from the U.S. Virgin Islands to secure fifth place.
Natalia Girón and Paola Alvarado from Guatemala lost 0-2 (13-21, 18-21) to Sarah Penner/Melanie Valenciana from the U.S. Virgin Islands, but secured seventh place by “walkover” against Shana Rivera/Cecille Johnson (HON).
Final Standings:
1.- Ozee/Glagau CAN; 2.- Lindstrom/Svenssohn USA; 3.- Kramer/Race USA; 4.- Sofí Vega/Ramírez CRC; 5.- Silva/Lolette NCA; 6.- Penner/Valenciana ISV; 7.- N. Girón/Alvarado GUA; 8.- Rivera/Johnson HON; 9.- Smith/Lumsden JAM; 10.- Dyer/Gumbs SKN; 11.- Rodríguez/Cardona HON.
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