Sydney, 16 September 2000. Danja Musch (GER), Anabelle Prawerman (FRA) and Cécile Rigaux (FRA). FRA v. GER (16-14). Credit: Getty Images/Scott Barbour

27 July 1996, Games of the XXVI Olympiad: Karch KIRALY of the United States, left, tries to block to shot by Mark HEESE of Canada during the beach volleyball competition at Atlanta Beach. Credit: Getty Images/Doug Pensinger

Atlanta, 26 July 1996, Games of the XXVI Olympiad. Men's beach volleyball: Karch KIRALY and Kent STEFFES celebrate a won point during their match versus their compatriots SMITH and HENKEL of the United States. Credit: IOC Olympic Museum Collections/BOESCH Markus

Athens, 24 August 2004, Games of the XXVIII Olympiad. Women's beach volleyball: Shelda BEDE of Brazil spikes the ball to Kerri WALSH of United States during the final match at the Faliro Coastal Zone Complex. Credit: Getty Images/Jonathan Ferrey

Sydney, 23 September 2000, Games of the XXVII Olympiad. Shelda BEDE of Brazil spikes the ball during the women's beach volleyball competition at Bondi Beach. Credit: Getty Images/Darren McNamara

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