Has formed a dominant partnership with Misty May-Treanor as the best American beach volleyball team, and the pair enters Beijing as the favorite for the gold medal.
Won the gold medal with May-Treanor at Athens in 2004, triggering a 50-match winning streak through July 2005.
The two have been perfect on both the FIVB and AVP circuits in 2008, winning all 12 events entered, including nine on the AVP Tour.
Has won 36 international titles overall and 34 with May-Treanor.
Won 20 titles in 23 events in 2007, including seven of eight on the FIVB circuit.
A three-time FIVB World Champion with May-Treanor, winning in 2003, 2005 and 2007.
One of just four American women to surpass $1 million in career winnings.
Currently first on the Olympic list despite playing only the minimum eight FIVB events to be considered.
Has won AVP Team of the Year five consecutive years with May-Treanor.
One of only three players to be a four-time first-team All-American while playing at Stanford and also was a member of the 2000 U.S. Olympic team that finished fourth at Sydney.