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Beach volleyball photo: Marketa Slukova of Czech Republic

Marketa Slukova of Czech Republic wears a long face during a tough match against the formidable combination of Xue Chen and Zhang Xi at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Beijing Grand Slam in Beijing, China, June 10, 2011. Slukova and teammate Kristyna Kolocova lost against the 2008 Olympic bronze medalists in straight sets on this occasion.

Beach Volleyball Photo: Sayaka Mizoe and Shinako Tanaka of Japan

Sayaka Mizoe and Shinako Tanaka of Japan hug after a play during a qualifying match against an Australian team at the Swatch FIVB Beach Volleyball Shanghai Open in Jinshan, China, May 4, 2011.

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Beijing Grand Slam Photos: Beach Volleyball Highlights Pt. 5 of 5

Beach Volleyball Photos: Beijing Grand Slam, FIVB Swatch World Tour, Chaoyang Park, Beijing, China. All pictures taken with a Canon 7D.

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Pictured in gallery: Jonas Reckermann of Germany, Emanuel Rego of Brazil, Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor of the USA, Kerri Walsh, Ilka Semmler and Katrin Holtwick of Germany, Phil Dalhausser of the United States, a Chinese cheerleader, Spanish cheerleaders show they have back, cheerleading practice pose, Jen Kessy of the U.S., and Walsh and May-Treanor again at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Beijing Grand Slam.

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Beijing Grand Slam Photos: Beach Volleyball Highlights Pt. 4 of 5

Beach Volleyball Photos: Beijing Grand Slam, FIVB Swatch World Tour, Chaoyang Park, Beijing, China. All pictures taken with a Canon 7D. 

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Pictured in this gallery: Maria Clara and Carolina Salgado of Brazil, Jonas Reckermann and Julius Brink of Germany, Jennifer Kessy and April Ross of America, Greta Cicolari and Marta Menegatti of Italy with coach, Menegatti/Cicolari advance to the semi-finals, Todd Rogers taps a pass, Lauren Fendrick throws down a spike, Marta Menegatti and Greta Cicolari smile for the cameras, Elsa Baquerizo Macmillan and Liliana Fernández Steiner of Spain, Nicole Branagh of the United States and Cicolari and Menegatti during a timeout at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Beijing Grand Slam in Chaoyang Park.

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Beijing Grand Slam Photos: Beach Volleyball Highlights Pt. 3 of 5

Beach Volleyball Photos: Beijing Grand Slam, FIVB Swatch World Tour, Chaoyang Park, Beijing, China. All pictures taken with a Canon 7D. 

Sisters Carolina and Maria Clara Salgado of Brazil (above) double-cover a ball at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Beijing Grand Slam on the Swatch World Tour.

Using the full force of his 6'8" presence, Alison Cerutti of Brazil (above) and teammate Emanuel Rego win the gold medal match against Germany at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Beijing Grand Slam on the 2011 Swatch World Tour.

 

Marta Menegatti of Italy (above) lays down a spike at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Beijing Grand Slam on the 2011 Swatch World Tour.

 

Kerri Walsh of the United States (above) prepares to receive a serve at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Beijing Grand Slam on the 2011 Swatch World Tour.

Beijing Grand Slam Photos: Beach Volleyball Highlights Pt. 2 of 5

Beach Volleyball Photos: Beijing Grand Slam, FIVB Swatch World Tour, Chaoyang Park, Beijing, China. All pictures taken with a Canon 7D.

Vivian Cunha and Taiana Lima of Brazil (above) dive for a ball at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Beijing Grand Slam in Beijing, China.

 

Beach volleyball cheerleaders (above) at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Beijing Grand Slam in Beijing, China.

 

 

Becchara Palmer of Australia (above) cheers on teammate Louise Bawden at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Beijing Grand Slam in Beijing, China.

 

Bikini-wearing cheerleaders (above) at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Beijing Grand Slam in Beijing, China.

 

Facing off against Brooke Hanson of the United States, Carolina Salgado of Brazil (above) squeezes cool water out of her hair at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Beijing Grand Slam in Beijing, China.

Beijing Grand Slam Photos: Beach Volleyball Highlights Pt. 1 of 5

Beach Volleyball Photos: Beijing Grand Slam, FIVB Swatch World Tour, Chaoyang Park, Beijing, China. All pictures taken with a Canon 7D.

Xu Linyin of China (above) at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Beijing Grand Slam.

Todd Rogers of the USA (above) at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Beijing Grand Slam.

 

Carolina Salgado of Brazil (above) congratulates teammate and sister Maria Clara Salgado at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Beijing Grand Slam.

Misty May-Treanor of the USA drives forward for a pass (above) at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Beijing Grand Slam.

Photo: Beach volleyball cheerleaders, Beijing Grand Slam, FIVB Swatch World Tour

Chinese cheerleaders perform at Chaoyang Park beach volleyball venue during the Beijing Grand Slam on the FIVB Swatch World Tour in 2011. Chaoyang Park was also the site for the beach volleyball games during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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