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Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:51 pm EDT

May-Treanor and Walsh win their second gold medal

By Maggie Hendricks

Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh have repeated as gold medalists, the first beach volleyball team to do so. This is their 108th consecutive win. They won 21-18, 21-18 over Tian Jia and Wang Jie on a rain soaked day in Beijing. The win was not without difficulty, as China gave them their toughest test of the Olympics. The Chinese team employed bits of strategy that would make Bill Belichek smile. First, at set point in the first set, China called a timeout just before May was about to serve. Then, China's Wang Jie called for an injury timeout in the second set, giving her an extra few minutes when May and Walsh were on a roll. Still, it did not matter, as the Americans buckled down and won the gold.

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  1. vish
    1. Posted by vish Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:37 pm EDT

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    congrats girls, well deserved
  2. Jamz
    2. Posted by Jamz Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:09 pm EDT

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    The 2 best in Beach Volleyball......PERIOD !!!!! CONGRATS 8)
  3. Reader
    3. Posted by Reader Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:29 pm EDT

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    Oh boy...here we go again....Congratulation Misty and Kerri. But I bet that before I finish typing that there an a&s Chinese who think they got more Gold and an a&s American that they think American are better. These athletes that are in the Olympic put their heart and soul so they could live their dream of being an Olympian. It does not matter what origin of country they are from, they all went there to compete play the game and try to bring home the medal.
    Once again Congratulation Misty and Kerri and to Tian and Wang. Silver is not bad. You should be proud.
  4. Steven C
    4. Posted by Steven C Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:33 pm EDT

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    Well done!!! Congrats girls. We watched every match.
  5. zeroprime2110
    5. Posted by zeroprime2110 Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:00 pm EDT

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    I was hoping to see China actually win a gold in beach volleyball since Misty and May have alright have one from the last one but congrats to the the two very good and very experienced players. China is finally actually getting better at this sport. Great job to the China team and great game.
  6. Mellow Yellow
    6. Posted by Mellow Yellow Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:53 pm EDT

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    Looking at Kerrie Walsh during her match today, I couldn't help but notice the black tape on her back. It looked like the letter V.
    V for Volleyball....
    V for Victory....
    and now a well deserved .....
    Vacation.......
  7. NOTAFAN
    7. Posted by NOTAFAN Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm EDT

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    Congrats and all that. But GET RID OF THE WHITE SUITS!! Not only do they look like they're running around in their underwear but we can see their arreolas!!!!!!! "Tacky" doesn't even get us there...and on a world stage no less. Leave the sleeze for Venice beach.
  8. Sam
    8. Posted by Sam Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:16 pm EDT

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    Does it really matter what country the winning athlete is from?? If they won and they didn't cheat by doping, they should be recognized for their hard work and dedication. We are all humans.
    Congrats Misty and Kerri, you ladies are so much fun to watch.
  9. HELEN H .ST.PETE FL
    9. Posted by HELEN H .ST.PETE FL Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    Very good ever time i watched, congrats to both of you.
  10. john q
    10. Posted by john q Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    As I've said before. MISTY MAY RUUUUUUUULUEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  11. HELEN H .ST.PETE FL
    11. Posted by HELEN H .ST.PETE FL Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:19 pm EDT

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    Very good ever time i watched, congrats to both of you.
  12. gary h
    12. Posted by gary h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    A chess match. Amazing.
    It was not even very was more brutal.
    The China girls were tough, but it was prime athletic
    expertise and precision by MM and KW which won another
    Gold Medal for the USA. It was amazing. The sport takes
    punches about the skimpy suits, but in the rain these
    athletes battled, and the best won.
    Even "medical timeouts" could only delay the inevtiabale.
    MM and KW would won at any sport they play.
    Sports are harder on a team, you must rely on another, and
    tonight these ladies were perfect together, in bad conditions. This is not juts a fast swiimer in controled conditions...Thses were 2 ladies working sexy tonight, it as a team. The BEST TEAM ON THE PLANET. I would bet on them to excel at anything they do.
    It was amazing. Thank you Misty and Kerri, I could tell you
    were ON IT FOR THE USA tonight ....You are awesome, and you make you it fun.
  13. gary h
    13. Posted by gary h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    should say...
    It was not even very sexy tonight, it was more brutal.
    This was 2 female athletes working as a team. The BEST TEAM ON THE PLANET. I would bet on them to excel at anything they do.
  14. gary h
    14. Posted by gary h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    should say...
    it was not even very sexy tonight, it was more brutal.
    this was 2 female athletes working as a team. the best team on the planet. i would bet on them to excel at anything they do.
  15. Dale
    15. Posted by Dale Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:42 pm EDT

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    But, but, but. . . gee, Bob Costas said it was going to be live. . . it hasn't really happened yet, right? you're all dreaming. . . surely they wouldn't lie to us out here in the west!
    I'm proud of our girls! I'm so happy for you Kerri and Misty! :)
  16. Jiggy
    16. Posted by Jiggy Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    I hate this stupid "sport", I'd rather see the real volleyball
  17. Dale
    17. Posted by Dale Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:42 pm EDT

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    Gee Alice. . thanks for mentioning that. . . now I'll certainly watch. :)
  18. gary h
    18. Posted by gary h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    China is finally actually getting better at this sport. Great job to the China team and great game.
    Mojo posted on Thursday, Aug 21, 2008 12:20 am EDT
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    When MM and Kerri are not there in 2012,,the Chinese will do well, if they keep going.
    That is what is BEST about MM and KW.. they stayed with it fr o2 Olympics,,,amazing and it was worth it, they are special and WORLD CHAMPIONS, truly.
  19. Gina J
    19. Posted by Gina J Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:09 pm EDT

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    Finally this game is over. It's been going on forever.
    Congrats, you two.
  20. gary h
    20. Posted by gary h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    i hate this stupid "sport", i'd rather see the real volleyball
    jiggy posted on thursday, aug 21, 2008 12:57 am edt
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    what is a non stupid sport?.......
    did you see the high jump?...that was kewl..dudes jumping more than 12 inches foot higher than they stand... but the thing is ..it lasts only 2 days.
  21. gary h
    21. Posted by gary h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    Congrats and all that. But GET RID OF THE WHITE SUITS!! Not only do they look like they're running around in their underwear but we can see their arreolas!!!!!!! "
    Alice W posted on Thursday, Aug 21, 2008 12:34 am EDT
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    Gee Alice. . thanks for mentioning that. . . now I'll certainly watch. :)
    Dale posted on Thursday, Aug 21, 2008 12:59 am EDT
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    That is funny
    Yahoo decided that you can say arreolas, but not [Profanity].
  22. killjoy
    22. Posted by killjoy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:12 pm EDT

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    Whoopie for them! Now thank god that is over, and maybe some other events will get attention. I appreciate the magnitude of their achievement, but on the other hand it is a somewhat marginal sport. The Nothing But Crap network nonetheless had to beat us over the head with their "story". BFD. And by the way, does any non-deviant care what happens to their white bikinis when they get wet?
  23. Stephen L
    23. Posted by Stephen L Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    of course it matters what country they are from, but i guess it would only matter to someone who is proud of being from their country. i'm sure during the 1980 winter olympics, you could have sat there and watched the us play the ussr in the 'miracle on ice' game and think "who cares who wins...both teams worked hard and didn't cheat".
    there's nothing wrong with being proud for the team from your country.
  24. amba
    24. Posted by amba Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:52 pm EDT

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    you two are " the beauty and the best"
  25. gary h
    25. Posted by gary h Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:06 pm EDT

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    Actually if you watched the indoor girls VB, they are
    dressed just as sexy ( mostly, kind of ) as BVB, I mean I saw some arreolas;)....BUT....DANG..are these women fierce, or what?.
    They are beautiful, and the way they smash a volley ball is
    brutal....Homer sez,,,,,uuuuummmmmm, Amazons...

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