Todd Rogers of the United States celebrates after the beach volleyball gold medal match at the Beijing Olympic Games on August 22, 2008. Philip Dalhausser/Todd Rogers of the United States defeated Marcio Araujo/Fabio Magalhaes of Brazil and grabbed the gold medal of the event.

American women's football players celebrate after winning the women's football gold medal match of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games between the United States and Brazil on August 21, 2008. The US beat Brazil 1-0 and won the gold medal of the event.

Japanese players celebrate victory after the women's grand final between Japan and the United States of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Softball event on August 21, 2008. Japan beat the United States and claimed the title in this event.

(Xinhua News Agency August 22, 2008)