South Korea, Poland, Germany Continue to Roll in Grand Prix Group 2
South Korea, Poland and Germany each registered sweeps to remain atop the group at 7-1. Outside of the semifinal race, Canada managed a four-set win over Peru, Bulgaria swept Croatia and Argentina controlled Puerto Rico in a 3-0 match.
Russia, Japan Score Upsets in Grand Prix Pool G1
Japan followed the lead of Yurie Nabeya as it rallied to score a five-set upset of Serbia, while Russia came through with a four-set win over China with help from a pair of 20-point efforts.
Italy Sweeps Way to World Grand Prix Final Six
Italy defeated the Dominican Republic to grab a spot in the World Grand Prix Final Six with a balanced offensive attack.
USA’s Doherty/Hyden, Germany’s Bockermann/Fluggen Vie for Olsztyn Gold
Americans Ryan Doherty and John Hyden are looking to make history in the Olszytn Four Star finals on Sunday.
Korea Aces Kazakhstan, Argentina’s Sosa Racks Up 28 Points in Group 2
Argentina’s Emilce Sosa was the top scorer of the day with 28 points against Croatia, including 22 kills, five blocks and an ace.
Larissa/Talita Set to Battle Pavan/Humana-Paredes in Olsztyn Finals
Larissa/Talita are aiming for their fourth FIVB title, following gold medals at last week’s Long Beach President’s Cup, Moscow Three Star, and Fort Lauderdale Five Star.
Dalhausser/Lucena, Hyden/Doherty Represent USA in Olsztyn Quarters
The men’s quarterfinals of the Olszytn Four Star were decided during early Saturday morning with teams from seven countries moving on.
Two American Pairs, Two Brazilians Advance to Olsztyn Quarters
Six countries will be represented the matches, including two teams each from Brazil and the United States.
Argentina Outblocks Peru, Advances Alongside Serbia in Pool G
Serbia was already through to the ninth place classification matches coming into Thursday’s action, but secured the top spot in the group with a 3-0 mark on Week 2 of play.
Italy Wins Pool H with Sweep of Error-Riddled Dominican Republic
Italy defeated the Dominicans in three sets, but the pair had already secured the top placings in the group.
