Chase Budinger sinks his feet into the sand and catches his breath. He glances at the ocean, glittering blue and endless, here in Hermosa Beach in Southern California, taking a quick break from training with his Team USA beach volleyball partner, Miles Evans.
The beach is still and tranquil on this early July afternoon, only a faint buzzing from a few bicyclists passing nearby. It’s overcast and a little warm. Budinger feels right at home. He leans against a wall on the outskirts of the court and peels off a bandage on his right finger, laughing. “A little crooked,” he says. “That’s normal. Just the wears and tears of the sport.”
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