August 4, 2012 12:29 AM EST
Misty May-Treanor Pictures, Background, 'Dancing With The Stars', London 2012 And More [PHOTOS]
Misty May-Treanor, one half of the U.S. Olympic beach volleyball team, has many accolades to her credit. The recipient of gold medals at both the Athens and Beijing Olympics, as well as countless AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) volleyball awards for Best Defensive Player, as well as Best Offensive Player (not to mention Most Valuable Player), May-Treanor is seeking more Olympic gold in London with her partner, Kerri Walsh-Jennings.
After the Beijing Olympics, May-Treanor and Walsh-Jennings saw their 112 win streak come to a close against fellow Olympians Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs. This was at the AVP Shootout in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was seen as a huge upset by fans of the sport.
May-Treanor's appearance on "Dancing With The Stars" was hampered by a rupture in her Achilles tendon, though it would heal, she would miss a year of competitive play. May-Treanor is now suffering from a slight tremor in her right hand, according to CBS News; however, this hasn't deterred her in her quest for gold. "It's hard to paint my nails nicely. I was going to paint them red, white and blue, but I didn't know what to do with the white. So I went with gold."
The Olympic duo is still eyeing a third gold medal, even with May-Treanor's apparent hand injury. She hasn't informed her doctor of the situation, either, according to the Huffington Post. She discovered her hand was trembling while trying to help a friend apply makeup in London.
Women's Volleyball
Misty May-Treanor of the U.S. gets ready to play during a women's beach volleyball preliminary match at the Horse Guards Parade during the London 2012 Olympic Games on Saturday.
Misty, Bush, Kerri
May-Treanor and her partner Kerri Walsh-Jennings with former President Bush
Misty May-Treanor amongst fans.
Misty May-Treanor amongst fans.
Beijing 2008
Misty May during the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
Misty May-Treanor
Misty May-Treanor, during a photoshoot.
Misty In Action
Misty May-Treanor in action.
May-Treanor Bump
May-Treanor bumping the ball during play.
Misty May-Treanor Stretch
Misty May-Treanor stretches during competitive play in Athens, 2004.
May-Treanor
Misty May-Treanor, Olympic gold medalist.
Misty May Dancing W/Stars
May-Treanor, during her appearance on "Dancing With The Stars"
Misty May-Treanor dives
Misty May-Treanors dives for a ball during beach play.
May-Treanor's gold
May-Treanor's gold toes, already prepped for an Olympic victory.