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Beach Volleyball first appeared in the 1950s and has always had a glamorous image, associated with the sun and celebrities of California.

Beach Volleyball was officially made an Olympic sport for the 1996 Games in Atlanta, with the United States and Brazil having dominated the medals since.

PAST MEDALISTS:

Men

2004 Brazil Spain Switzerland

2000 USA Brazil Germany

1996 USA USA Canada

Women

2004 USA Brazil USA

2000 Australia Brazil Brazil

1996 Brazil Brazil Australia

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