Best of Beijing - VolleyballThe 2008 Summer Olympics Volleyball competitions brought the introduction of a ball with a new moulding design making it softer.
Bronze medal winner BrazilRicardo Santos and Emanuel Rego of Brazil stand on the podium with their bronze medals in beach volleyball at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground.
Gold medallist USA in the final(L-R) Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh of the United States celebrate winning match point against Wang Jie and Tian Jia of China in the women's beach volleyball gold medal match.
Silver medallist ChinaWang Jie of China hits the ball as teammate Tian Jia looks on during the gold medal match against Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor of the United States in the women's beach volleyball event held at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground.
Beachvolleyball gold medallists(L-R) Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers of the United States react during their beach volleyball match against Jan Schnider and Martin Laciga of Switzerland at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground on Day 8 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 16, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Italian playersValerio Vermiglio #3 and Vigor Bovolenta #16 of Italy react while taking on Brazil during the semifinal volleyball game.
Team BrazilThe Brazilian team celebrate on the podium with their gold medlas after winning the women's gold medal volleyball game against the United States.
Brazil's women celebrate their gold medalBrazil head coach Jose Roberto Guimaraes celebrates with his team after they defeated the United States during the women's gold medal volleyball game.
USA wins goldUnited States players and Coach Hugh McCutcheon celebrate victory in the Gold Medal volleyball match between the United States and Brazil.
Team RussiaRussia players stand on the podium with their bronze medals after the Gold Medal volleyball match between the United States and Brazil held at the Capital Indoor Stadium.
US Volleyball Player celebrates the gold medalRyan Millar (C) of the United States celebrates with Men's indoor volleyball head coach Hugh McCutcheon (L) and William Priddy after the Gold Medal volleyball match between the United States and Brazil held at the Capital Indoor Stadium during Day 16 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 24, 2008 in Beijing, China.
The Best of Us - Natalie CookNatalie Cook, Australian beach volleyball champion can juggle 3 tennis balls, 30 times, while balancing on her knees on a swiss ball. Can you beat her?
Beijing 2008Australian Team content was captured pre, during and post the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. From Meet Your Team vignettes, to Laurie's team song, press conferences, door stops, Getty highlights, the welcome home parades and much more
Golden Nugget: Beach Bonanza - Kerri Pottharst and Natalie CookSydney 2000: Natalie Cook and Kerri Pottharst won gold in beach volleyball on Bondi Beach.
