Canadians earn a spot in beach volleyball at London Olympics, but who gets to go?

After winning both the men's and women's final at this past weekend's Continental Cup qualifying tournament in Mexico, Canada will have representation in both men's and women's beach volleyball at the London Games. But the big question is: who's going?

The winning men's team consists of two pairs of partners — Christian Redmann and Ben Saxton along with Martin Reader and Josh Binstock. Same for the women's side with the pair of Heather Bansley and Liz Maloney teaming up with Annie Martin and Marie-Andree Lessard to take the title. Now, two weeks following the big win, teammates will have to square off against each other for the right to represent Canada — only one pair from each the men's and women's side can go to London. The sudden-death Canadian trials are set for July 7 at Ashbridges Bay in Toronto.

"Right now we are all celebrating the moment," Reader told the Canadian Press, reluctant to turn friend into foe so quickly. "On Monday morning when we return to Toronto it'll be back to business."

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Having to fight for every opportunity is nothing new for Reader's partner Binstock. Despite winning national championships in both 2008 and 2009 and being regarded as one of Canada's top players, Binstock, 31, was cut from the national program when new head coach Lennard Krapp decided to funnel resources towards younger players. Now, years later, Binstock has the chance to turn his Olympic dream into a reality.

Beach volleyball is fairly new to the Olympic world. In fact, it's only been an official sport since 1996, when it was finally introduced to the Games in Atlanta. And in that first year, Canadians John Child and Mark Heese won the bronze medal. With Canada sending both a men's and women's team to the Games, this summer could mark Canada's return to the podium in the sand. But we'll have to wait until July 7 to find out who gets the chance to compete for their country on the world's biggest stage.

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