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Hurt Volleyballer Likely on DWTS DL

Olympic volleyballer is hurt, could drop out of reality show

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(Newser) – Olympic beach volleyball gold-medalist Misty May-Treanor suffered an injury that may knock her out of competition this season—of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, reports People. The athlete, who has cited wearing heels as one of her biggest ballroom challenges, did not break her ankle, but no further details about her injury have been made available.

Misty May-Treanor is shown in a rehearsal studio, Aug. 25, 2008 in Los Angeles. May-Treanor partners with Maksim Chmerkovskiy for the new season of
Misty May-Treanor is shown in a rehearsal studio, Aug. 25, 2008 in Los Angeles. May-Treanor partners with Maksim Chmerkovskiy for the new season of "Dancing With The Stars."   (AP Photo/ABC, Karen Neal)
Volleyball player Misty May-Treanor and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy perform on the ABC celebrity dance competition Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 in Los Angeles.
Volleyball player Misty May-Treanor and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy perform on the ABC celebrity dance competition Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/ABC, Kelsey McNeal)
ABC quashed rumors that Misty-May Treanor had broken her ankle, but declined to give any more details about the reality show contestant's condition.
ABC quashed rumors that Misty-May Treanor had broken her ankle, but declined to give any more details about the reality show contestant's condition.   (AP Photo/ABC, Kelsey McNeal)
Misty May-Treanor, right, took home the gold in this summer's Olympic bech volleyball games, but it looks like her effort to top that honor with a win on
Misty May-Treanor, right, took home the gold in this summer's Olympic bech volleyball games, but it looks like her effort to top that honor with a win on "DWTS" might be curtailed by injury.   (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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She is resting comfortably at home. Doctors will reevaluate her condition on Monday and determine the outcome of her participation on the show. - ABC statement on Misty May-Treanor

When I wear shoes it’s usually Vans or flats. The heels are so hard to walk in, let alone dance. - Olympic volleyballer Misty May-Treanor

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