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U.S. Men Defeat Brazil to Grab Gold in Beijing Olympics' Volleyball

posted August 24, 2008 - 3:44am
U.S. Men Defeat Brazil to Grab Gold in Beijing Olympics' Volleyball

The intensely emotional 16-day run of the United States men’s volleyball team ended Sunday when it won the gold medal in a four-set match.

The United States, undefeated at this tournament, beat Brazil, the No. 1 team in the world, in four sets, 20-25, 25-22, 25-23, to win its first gold medal since the 1988 Seoul Games.

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Website: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/25/sports/olympics/...


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