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3 Aug, 6 tweets, 3 min read
It's got all the makings of a hit reality show: broken partnerships, fierce competition and (of course) the beach.

But in this Olympic sport, the breakups and hushed alliances take place off the camera.

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Nothing lasts in beach volleyball, especially partnerships. Players get hurt. They retire.

Maybe one realizes they can do better with somebody else.

Such are the distinct challenges of being on a team with just two members.

latimes.com/sports/olympic…
The intrigue of tapping a new partner has gotten easier in the digital age. Before athletes could text one another, they would have to covertly make their alliances after games.

The breakup calls often were made the following Monday mornings.

latimes.com/sports/olympic…
Americans Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena are among the rare returners from the last Summer Games. They had teamed up earlier in their careers before splitting up.

Though Dalhausser announced his retirement Sunday, he and Lucena each have had a lot to offer one another.
Getting dumped can be hard, but it's part of the game. Most players try to take it as a sign to step it up.

And who knows? Ex-partners often find themselves on the court together again.

Just not always on the same side of the net.

latimes.com/sports/olympic…
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