1997 Beach Volleyball World Championships
The 1997 Beach Volleyball World Championships, were held from September 10 to September 13, 1997, in Los Angeles, California. It was the first official edition of this event, after 10 unofficial championships between 1987 and 1996.
Men's competition
Final ranking (top sixteen)
| Rank | Name Athletes | Seed |
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