Why is treanor retiring

Time to move on. So does that mean her partner on the sand will be making the same decision soon enough too? May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, 33, have become superstars in beach volleyball in the past eight years. Walsh and May-Treanor won gold in '04 and again in '08, becoming the first team to do that in the history of beach volleyball. On the way to winning golds in both Games, Walsh and May-Treanor never lost a set. They're considered the best ever, basically. Outside of a swimming pool, you'll be hard-pressed to find one.

The pair have admittedly become as known for their talent and success as for their garb and intensity on the sand. It's hot women playing volleyball -- like that's not bound to create some buzz? May-Treanor is currently the world record-holder for beach volleyball wins, as she's compiled in international individual competition.

I'd be surprised if Walsh doesn't follow suit here with a similar announcement during or by the end of the Games. By Matt Norlander. Jul 25, at am ET 1 min read.

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