In the end, medal hopefuls Ludwig and Walkenhorst continued their winning streak by posting a Pool D win over their Egyptian counterparts. Although the International Volleyball Federation used to have standards regulating the size of uniforms, those were loosened heading into the London 2012 Olympics to allow full sleeves and leggings. Ludwig and Walkenhorst came out 2-0 winners after a match lasting nearly 40 minutes. "I'm proud to be seen raising the Egyptian flag in a carnival with so many nations." It doesn't keep me away from the things I love to do, and beach volleyball is one of them.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 09, 2016 00:45 UTC