Women's Beach Volleyball at the 2012 Olympics
Official Results
Medalists
The United States team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won the gold medal, defeating the Brazilian team of Juliana Silva and Larissa Franca in the final. The bronze medal was won by the Chinese team of Xue Chen and Zhang Xi, who defeated the Italian team of Greta Cicolari and Marta Menegatti.
Tournament Highlights
The women's beach volleyball tournament at the 2012 Olympics was a highly competitive event, with several teams vying for the gold medal. The United States team of May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings were the favorites going into the tournament, and they lived up to expectations by winning their third consecutive Olympic gold medal.
The Brazilian team of Silva and Franca gave the United States a run for their money in the final, but they ultimately could not match the Americans' experience and skill. The Chinese team of Xue and Zhang also had a strong tournament, winning the bronze medal after defeating the Italian team of Cicolari and Menegatti.
Conclusion
The women's beach volleyball tournament at the 2012 Olympics was a memorable event, with several teams playing at a high level. The United States team of May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings once again proved that they are the best in the world, and the Brazilian and Chinese teams showed that they are also capable of competing for medals.
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