| — | British middle blocker Ciara Michel on playing in the Olympics (AP) |
Team GB women’s volleyball wrapped up Olympic action with a 3-0 loss to Japan. Savanah Leaf recorded 14 spikes and eight digs, while Ciara Michel picked up seven spikes. Congrats to both on representing the host nation and the University of Miami proudly!
#OlympicCanes Savanah Leaf and Ciara Michel helped make history today as Team GB (1-1) won its first-ever indoor Olympic volleyball match over Algeria today, 3-2. Michel clinched the win with a block at the net to secure the fifth set.
Savanah Leaf and Ciara Michel each made history as they took part in Team GB’s first-ever indoor Olympic volleyball match, but the hosts fell to No. 9 Russia, 3-0. Click here for the recap from the Telegraph.
UM volleyball alum Ciara Michel describes the experience of moving into the Olympic Village in her latest blog post. Michel and fellow Hurricane Savanah Leaf will compete for Team GB during the Games.
