A SPECIAL REPORT: OLYMPICS

NET GAINS: Volleyball has the most county representation, five men’s players and three women . . . Steve Timmons of Newport Beach, above, will be seeking a spot in history when he tries to become the first three-time volleyball gold medalist. Kim Oden of Irvine is making her second Olympic appearance. This year she’ll be joined by her sister Elaina, who missed the previous games because of a knee injury.