Misty May-Treanor

Misty May-Treanor, born on July 30, 1977, is a celebrated American retired professional beach volleyball player. Renowned for her exceptional skills and competitive spirit, she has etched her name in the annals of sports history as a three-time Olympic gold medalist. As of January 2026, she stands as the second most successful female beach volleyball player, having triumphed in one hundred twelve tournaments across both domestic and international arenas.

Teaming up with Kerri Walsh Jennings, May-Treanor dominated the beach volleyball scene, clinching gold medals at the Summer Olympics in 2004, 2008, and 2012. Their partnership was marked by remarkable achievements, including winning the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in 2003, 2005, and 2007. The duo set numerous records, highlighted by an astonishing win streak of one hundred twelve consecutive matches and nineteen consecutive tournament titles from 2007 to 2008, surpassing their own previous record of eighty-nine consecutive match victories.

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