Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the volleyball competition

A roadmap to follow for the volleyball competition at the Paris Games.

FILE - United States’ Jordan Larson spikes the ball during the women’s volleyball semifinal match between Serbia and United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Tokyo , Japan. FILE - United States’ Jordyn Poulter blocks the ball during the women’s volleyball preliminary round at the 2020 Summer Olympics, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo .

—Jordyn Poulter, United States: The 26-year-old setter sustained a serious knee injury late in 2022, had surgery early last year and only recently resumed full action. —Earvin N’Gapeth, France: The 33-year-old outside hitter helped France win gold in Tokyo three years ago. He’s also a goodrepeat? Larson dropped to the floor and cried after Brazil couldn’t return her spike on match point for the United States to win gold in Tokyo. The outside hitter appeared to be headed into retirement but she’s back. U.S. coach Karch Kiraly considers her the best American of all time. Outside hitter Kelsey Robinson Cook will be competing in her third Olympics.

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