(July 13, 2002)

FIVB Women's Semifinals Decided

MONTREAL, CANADA (July 13,2002) The first all American semifinal of the FIVB World Tour Open here in Montreal between Kerri Walsh/Misty May and Holly McPeak/ Elaine Youngs on Saturday went to the current holders of the Speedo Gold Tops, Walsh-May. They defeated their compatriots 2-1 (18-21, 21-14, 15-12) to advance to the final.

The second semifinal went to Adriana Behar-Shelda of Brazil, who pulled of a victory over the Gold Medallists from Sydney 2000, Australians Natalie Cook and Kerri Pottharst 2-1 (20-22, 21-13, 15-6). The losers now play for the bronze medal.

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Women's Results: www.fivb.org/EN/BeachVolleyball/Competitions/WorldTour/2002/Women/04-Montreal/comp_WT_MainDrawRes.asp

Photo Gallery: www.fivb.org/EN/BeachVolleyball/Competitions/WorldTour/2002/Women/04-Montreal/comp_WT_Photos.asp


[Source: FIVB Press Delegate Michaela Binder, michaela_binder@gmx.at,
Press Center Montreal:Tel. ++ 1 514 495 1606, Fax ++1 514 495 8026]