5 Things About Women’s Beach Volleyball That Photos Can’t Fully Capture

The Physical Toll Is Genuinely Brutal

Sun exposure, dehydration, sand burns, shoulder injuries from thousands of spikes, and knees that take repeated punishment on an unforgiving surface. The athletes who make it look effortless are the ones who’ve spent a decade building a body that can survive the sport. The tan is a side effect. The wear and tear is the real cost.