TOKYO (AP) — For the U.S. women's volleyball team, the road to this Olympics and a quest for the country's first gold medal in the sport began in the hours after a frustrating semifinal loss to Serbia in the Olympics five years ago.
An inspiring letter from beach volleyball star Kerri Walsh Jennings about the importance of rebounding from a heartbreaking loss helped the U.S. women claim the bronze medal and give them something to build on for the next Olympic Games.
The women's team made it back for another chance this year and begins the journey for that elusive gold medal in its first pool play match on Sunday against Argentina.