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And Wednesday night saw the sport bid adieu to one of the greatest duos in its history: the U.S. team of Kerri Walsh Jennings, and Misty May-Treanor.
WSJ: 2012 London Olympics: Jason Gay: A Farewell to Queens of the Beach, Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor
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Americans Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings, the undisputed royalty of Olympic beach volleyball after dominating the 2004 and 2008 Games, edged out their Chinese competitors Tuesday afternoon to advance to Wednesday's final, which will be their last game together.
WSJ: Social Media
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In their recent match against Italy, Olympic champions Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings racked up one high five, 16 low fives, six double-high and double-low fives, and five bum taps, for a total of 28 touches in the first 25 plays, an average of 1.12.
WSJ: Group Hug: Which Olympic Sport Wins Gold for Touchiest?