America showed once again why it is the powerhouse in women's beach volleyball when it seized Olympic gold in Tokyo, meaning it has provided more Olympic champions than the rest of the world combined. She had hinted that Tokyo would be her last bid for Olympic gold after winning silver at London 2012 and bronze in Rio five years ago. Alix, 31, of Torrance, CA, made her debut Olympic appearance at Tokyo and struck gold at the first attempt with her partner. Alix Klineman of the US in action during the Beach Volleyball Women's Gold Medal match between the US and AustraliaAlix Klineman (L) and April Ross (R) high five after winning the Beach Volleyball Women's Gold MedalThe Americans celebrate after the Beach Volleyball Women's Gold Medal match between the US and Australia of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Shiokaze Park in Tokyo, Japan, 06 AugustThe gold medal winners share a hug after winning against AustraliaShe was a high school volleyball player and only switched to beach volleyball four years ago after failing to make the US team for Rio. 'It really appealed to me on the beach that, if you get the results, nobody gets to say 'no' to you.'

Source: The Nation August 06, 2021 05:03 UTC