Photos: Beach volleyball from the 2012 Summer Olympics

Posted Aug 05, 2012

Womens’ beach volleyball from the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London.

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Kristyna Kolocova of the Czech Republic sets the during a beach volleyball match against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Marketa Slukova from Czech Republic reaches for a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Marketa Slukova from Czech Republic reacts during the Beach Volleyball match against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Kristyna Kolocova, right, of the Czech Republic celebrates with teammate Marketa Slukova during a beach volleyball match against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Talita Rocha of Brazil sets the ball during a beach volleyball match against the Czech Republic at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Marketa Slukova from Czech Republic reacts during the Beach Volleyball match against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Marketa Slukova sets the ball during a beach volleyball match against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Marketa Slukova, left, from Czech Republic tries to block Maria Antonelli, right, from Brazil spike a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against CZech Republic at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Maria Antonelli, right, from Brazil tries to block Marketa Slukova, left, from Czech Republic during the Beach Volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Marleen Van Iersel from Netherlands dives for a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against USA at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Maria Antonelli of Brazil reacts near the end of a three set loss to the Czech Republic during a beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Maria Antonelli of Brazil digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against the Czech Republic at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Maria Antonelli from Brazil reaches for a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against CZech Republic at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Kristyna Kolocova from Czech Republic smiles during the Beach Volleyball match against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Talita Rocha from Brazil reacts during the Beach Volleyball match against Czech Republic at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Maria Antonelli from Brazil dives for a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against CZech Republic at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Maria Antonelli from Brazil spike a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against CZech Republic at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Talita Rocha, rear, talks with Maria Antonelli of Brazil during a beach volleyball match against the Czech Republic at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Maria Antonelli of Brazil digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against the Czech Republic at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Greta Cicolari of Italy hits the ball during a beach volleyball match against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin))
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Elsa Baquerizo of Spain reacts during a beach volleyball match against Italy at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Maria Antonelli of Brazil plays a ball over her head during a beach volleyball match against the Czech Republic at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Elsa Baquerizo of Spain digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against Italy at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Elsa Baquerizo of Spain misses a dig on a ball during a beach volleyball match against Italy at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Elsa Baquerizo, left, and Liliana Fernandez, right, from SPain reach for a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against Italy at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Liliana Fernandez from Spain reaches for a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against Italy at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Greta Cicolari, left, from Italy tries to block Liliana Fernandez, left, from Spain during their Beach Volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Elsa Baquerizo, right, and Liliana Fernandez, left, from Spain react after colliding during the Beach Volleyball match against Italy at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Marta Menegatti of Italy digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Marta Menegatti of Italy and teammate Greta Cicolari react following a two-set win over Spain during a beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Elsa Baquerizo of Spain can't get to a ball during a beach volleyball match against Italy at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Maria Antonelli of Brazil reacts during a beach volleyball match against the Czech Republic at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Greta Cicolari of Italy reacts during a beach volleyball match against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Greta Cicolari of Italy digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Marta Menegatti of Italy digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Marta Menegatti from Italy dives for a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Elsa Baquerizo of Spain digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against Italy at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Ekaterina Khomyakova, right, and Evgenia Ukolova thank fans following a loss to China during a beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Evgenia Ukolova of Russia reacts during a beach volleyball match against China at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Evgenia Ukolova of Russia reacts during a beach volleyball match against China at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Zhang Xi of China digs out the ball during a beach volleyball match against Russia at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Evgenia Ukolova of Russia goes for a dig on a ball during a beach volleyball match against China at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Kristyna Kolocova, right, and teammate Marketa Slukova of the Czech Republic celebrate with fans following a win over favored Brazil in a beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Chen Xue of China sets the ball during a beach volleyball match against Russia at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Evgenia Ukolova, right, from Russia spikes a ball past Xue Chen, left, from China during their Beach Volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Ekaterina Khomyakova from Russia reaches for a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against China at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Evgenia Ukolova from Russia reaches for a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against China at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Zhang Xi of China celebrates during a beach volleyball match against Russia at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)a
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Anastasia Vasina from Russia reacts during the Beach Volleyball match against Austria at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Anastasia Vasina of Russia plays the ball during a beach volleyball match against Austria at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Anastasia Vasina from Russia reaches for a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against Austria at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Anastasia Vasina of Russia plays the ball during a beach volleyball match against Austria at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Anna Vozakova digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against Austria at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Anastasia Vasina of Russia sets the ball during a beach volleyball match against Austria at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Nadine Zumkehr of Switzerland digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Nadine Zumkehr of Switzerland digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Jennifer Kessy of the United States digs out a ball during a match against Switzerland during a beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Nadine Zumkehr, left, from Switzerland tries to block Jennifer Kessy, right, of US during their Beach Volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Jennifer Kessy of US signals to her teammate during the Beach Volleyball match against Switzerland at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Sophie Van Gestel of the Netherlands digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Sophie Van Gestel of the Netherlands digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Sophie Van Gestel of the Netherlands digs out a ball during a beach volleyball match against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Larissa Franca from Brazil signals to her teammate during the Beach Volleyball match against Netherlands at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Talita Rocha, right, from Brazil, Kristyna Kolocova, center, and Marketa Slukova, right, from Czech Republic react during the Beach Volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Sophie Van Gestel of the Netherlands hits the ball during a beach volleyball match against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Sophie Van Gestel of the Netherlands digs lies in the sand after missing a dig during a beach volleyball match against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Laura Ludwig of Germany plays a spiked ball during a beach volleyball match against another German team at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Maria Zonta of Argentina plays the ball during a beach volleyball match against the Netherlands at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Maria Zonta of Argentina returns the ball to the Netherlands in a beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Kristyna Kolocova from Czech Republic reaches for a ball during the Beach Volleyball match against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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Kristyna Kolocova of the Czech Republic celebrates after a three set win over favored Brazil during a beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)