Olympics: US beat Brazil in the women's volleyball final to win first gold

Team members of the US Women's Volleyball team react after winning gold on Aug 8, 2021. PHOTO: REUTERS

TOKYO (REUTERS) - The United States beat Brazil 25-21, 25-20, 25-14 in the women's volleyball final on Sunday (Aug 8) to grab their first gold medal in the sport at Tokyo Games.

Brazil took the silver medal while Serbia overpowered South Korea 25-18, 25-15, 25-15 in the Ariake Arena to take the bronze.

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