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Talita Antunes (left) and Maria Antonelli celebrate a gold medal win at the 1to1energy Grand Slam Saturday over Brazilian rivals Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca. Photo courtesy of FIVB

Talita Antunes and Maria Antonelli win their third international gold medal at the 1to1energy Grand Slam. The pair share the podium for the fifth-time this season with another Brazilian team in the top three.

American energy in Switzerland for newly-crowned world champions April Ross (left) and Jen Kessy during their opening match Wednesday at the 1to1energy Grand Slam in Gstaad. Photo courtesy of FIVB

April Ross and Jen Kessy posted two-set victories over teams from Cuba and Belgium to gain sole leadership of Pool A in the 1to1energy Grand Slam. The team is clearly on a roll after their Gold at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger last week.