OK… I know… this is the third post in a row about the Riverside Open pro beach volleyball tournament. Why so many posts?
- I like volleyball.
- This is the first AVP pro beach volleyball tournament in Riverside.
- Six Olympians played in the finals today.
- All of the above.
I took my daughter to the Riverside Open today to watch the women’s and men’s final matches.
In the women’s final, Elaine Youngs and Nicole Branagh beat Jennifer Kessy and April Ross in two games. Youngs and Branagh represented the U.S. in the 2008 Olympics, and have won both of the AVP tournaments so far this season.
2009 AVP Crocs Riverside Open - Women's Final
In the men’s final, Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers defeated Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal in three games. All four of the men played beach volleyball for the U.S. in the 2008 Olympic Games, with Dalhausser and Rogers winning the Gold.
2009 AVP Crocs Riverside Open - Men's Final
I have been very involved in volleyball as a player, coach and fan, but this is the first AVP event I have ever attended. The players are incredible athletes and the level of competition in the finals was amazing. The City of Riverside seems to have done a very good job organizing this event with the AVP. We had absolutely no problems finding parking or getting into the venue.
I hope the AVP is back next year.
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