In the past year Cook has played doubles, triples and fours beach volleyball, all to great success.
Karissa Cook/Jace Pardon defeat Argentinian Olympian in gold medal match, 2-1
After losing a set for the first time in Lima, Pardon and Cook won the next two.
Mark Burik/Ian Satterfield and Karissa Cook/Jace Pardon representing the U.S.