TOKYO (Reuters) — The United States’ dream of winning a first Olympic gold medal in women’s volleyball became a reality on Sunday, when they won against Brazil in straight sets in the final at the Tokyo Games, with the South American rival taking the silver medal.
U.S. opposite Andrea Drews scored 15 points to lead the team to a comprehensive victory at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena, with the 2016 bronze medalists winning 25-21 25-20 25-14, several hours before the Olympics’ closing ceremony.
Drews and others have filled in for injured ace spiker Jordan Thompson, who did not take part in the match due to an ankle injury.
Earlier, Rio silver medalists and world champions Serbia overpowered South Korea in straight sets in the bronze match to take their second Olympic medal in volleyball at the Games.
The U.S. women’s team has in the past won three silver and two bronze medals in the event.
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Michelle Bartsch-Hackley of the United States and compatriot Kelsey Robinson celebrate after beating Brazil to win gold in women’s volleyball at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.
