Russia's men's volleyball team swept Italy in three sets to win the Olympic bronze medal. The 25-22, 25-19, 25-23 victory secured Russia's third Olympic medal in a row.
The U.S. volleyball women lost the Olympic gold medal match against Brazil in four sets. Jenny Lang Ping's team tied the match in the second set but was defeated 25-15, 18-25, 25-13, 25-21 to earn silver.
China's volleyball women clinched the bronze medal after beating Cuba 3-1 in front of an enthusiastic home crowd at the Capital Gymnasium. The Chinese ended Cuba's run of four consecutive Olympic medals.
Even with the gold medal around his neck, Phil Dalhausser felt like the odd man out.
