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 Much
to the surprise of many cynics and pleasure of Beach
Volleyball fans the summer slopes of Gstaad in the Swiss
Alps will host a Swatch – FIVB World Tour event for the
fifth year running in 2004 and, as has become the norm
here, thousands of fans are expected to turn out to
cheer on the top women’s players when the Switzerland
Open starts in June.
Last year, it was the deadly duo of Misty May and Kerry
Walsh from America who triumphed in a fascinating final
against Brazil’s Ana Paula Connelly and Sandra Pires
Tavares. Of that final, the tournament’s Most Valuable
Player, Kerry Walsh, noted, “that was a sweet victory,”
while her partner Misty May mentioned, “we came with a
game plan and I think we executed it well and followed
it through.”
Adriano Brendao Behar and her playing partner Shelda
Kelly Bruno Bede were visibly pleased with their bronze
medal winning performance at the tournament.
 When
the summer months arrive to Gstaad, scenes of endless
blue skies, beautiful flowering meadows and strong
sunshine are what you can expect in a region where they
say there are more cows than people! There is a friendly
atmosphere among the mountain folk and should you decide
to pay a visit, you will be treated to some fine
restaurants, bars and shops.
A wander through the peaceful central village of Gstaad
is highly recommended as the zone is traffic free.
While there, some places worth visiting are Castle
Oberhofen am Thunersee where you can see a Turkish
smoking room and a collection of Bernese related
objects. The William Tell open-air theatre is also worth
seeing and it is here you can take in a yearly
performance of J.C. Friedrich Von Schiller’s drama of
the same name.
When the drama of this 2004 Swatch – FIVB Beach
Volleyball event in Gstaad draws to a close the men
follow straight after, but for the top women’s teams
it’s on to Berlin and the first Grand Slam of the
season. |
Women's Podium 2003
1. Walsh-May (USA)
2. Ana Paula-Sandra Pires (BRA)
3.Adriana Behar-Shelda (BRA)
Sandra Pires
Tavares wins the
'Speedo Most Valuable Player Award'
Sandra Pires
Tavares received
the
'SWATCH-Fastest Service Award'
for the semifinals and finals with a time of 69
kmh
Women's Podium 2003
1. Walsh-May (USA)
Interview with Kerri Walsh and Misty May
Misty May -
Biography
Kerri Walsh -
Biography
2. Adriana Behar-Shelda (BRA)
Interview with Shelda Bruno Bede -
Profile
Interview with Adriana Behar -
Biography
3. Pottharst-Cook (AUS)
Interview with Pottharst-Cook
Kerri Pottharst Profile
Natalie Cook Profile
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