Brazil Wins Olympic Women's Volleyball Gold

Sheilla Castro (L) of Brazil spikes the ball during the women's volleyball gold medal match at the Beijing Olympic Games on August 23, 2008. Brazil beat the United States 3-1 and won the gold.

Fabiana Claudino (R) of Brazil spikes the ball during the women's volleyball gold medal match at the Beijing Olympic Games on August 23, 2008. Brazil beat the United States and won the gold.

Players of Brazilian women's volleyball team celebrate after winning the gold medal of women's volleyball event at the Beijing Olympic Games on August 23, 2008.

Players of Brazil celebrate after the women's volleyball gold medal match at the Beijing Olympic Games on August 23, 2008. Brazil beat the United States 3-1 and won the gold.

(Xinhua News Agency August 23, 2008)

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