Sunday, August 24, 2008

United States wins men's volleyball Olympic gold

The United States defeated Brazil 3-1 to take the men's volleyball gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games on Sunday.

The Americans won the final 20-25, 25-22, 25-21 and 25-23.

Russia got the bronze medal, beating Italy 25-22, 25-29 and 25-23.


Players of the United States celebrate after men's volleyball gold medal match against Brazil at the Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 24, 2008. The United States beat Brazil 3-1 and won the gold.


Ryan Millar of the United States spikes the ball during men's volleyball gold medal match against Brazil at the Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 24, 2008. The United States beat Brazil 3-1 and won the gold.


Players of Brazil react during men's volleyball gold medal match against the United States at the Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 24, 2008. The United States beat Brazil 3-1 and won the gold.


The multiple exposure photo shows that William Priddy of the United States serves the ball during men's volleyball gold medal match against Brazil at the Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 24, 2008. The United States beat Brazil and won the gold.

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