It was a much more dominant set that ended 21-13 in Australia’s favour. The victory sees Australia secure its first beach volleyball medal since Natalie Cook and Pottharst won at Sydney 2000.
Following the disappointing results in London, mining magnate Gina Rinehart of Hancock Prospecting quietly stepped in with a huge financial contribution to sponsor four different Olympic disciplines; swimming, rowing, volleyball and artistic swimming. That was clearly a turning point. Now, this long-term commitment, involving establishing training centres and paying salaries, has borne fruit.
“We are one of the best teams in the world,” Clancy said. “Everybody is, that’s why it’s the Olympics. “It was tough that we had to face Mel and Sarah this early, but it’s such a great opportunity that we got to take on that battle early. “Now we just have to do it all over again.”
“We’re in a really good place – mentally, physically, emotionally – and ready to take revenge.”
Australia is through to the semifinals of the women’s beach volleyball competition.
Gina Rinehart, Executive Chairman, Hancock Prospecting finalist for 2021 Industry Advocacy Award.
Aussie support from home can be felt all the way in Tokyo… family, friends and our volleyball community! A big shout out and thanks for the continued support of Gina Rinehart who continues to show her support for our players – thank you!
Olympic team financing commentary complementing the positive impact of Mrs Gina Rinehart’s investment.
“This is the part that we absolutely love, now it’s all knockout from here. We love these moments as a team. We just relish them so much.”
