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Actress, model, Molly Sims recently played in the the qualifying rounds if the AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Huntington Beach Open along with team mate Amber Willey. Although she and Willey failed to qualify, they faired well in the qualifying rounds against other professional opponents.

“It’s a livelihood, and that’s what people forget about,” Sims said before the match. “These qualifiers are so important. That’s what gets you in the game.”

Willey is no stranger to the qualifying rounds of a tournament and has been playing on the AVP tour since 2003. She said she liked the buzz that surrounded her match partnered with Sims.

“Obviously it’s a little more attention than you’re used to getting for a qualifier,” Willey said, “but I think it’s great exposure [for beach volleyball]. I’m excited just to be a part of it.” (source)

It turns out that Molly Sims got her athletic build by actually being athletic. According her IMDB profile she used to be a professional swimmer. Most Sports Illustrated swimsuit models get their exercise smoking cigarettes, doing coke and blowing photographers between fashion shows, so I have a new respect for Molly Sims and her sexy, southern accent. And by new respect, I mean I need some time alone with these pictures of her playing beach volleyball- my favorite sport.