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The star of beach volleyball retires from the AVP tour, effective immediately. Hanging up her bikini, says the release: "one of the most celebrated and decorated professional beach volleyball players in history....represented the United States in three consecutive Olympic Games, competing in beach volleyball in 1996, 2000, and 2004." McPeak is third in all-time wins, behind Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh.
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Holly McPeak leaves the beach
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