Olympic women's volleyball: Brazil beats US to gold

London, Aug 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Brazil overpowered the US to claim gold in the Olympic women's volleyball event Saturday.

The defending champions fought back from a set down to win 11-25, 25-17, 25-20, 25-17.

In the bronze medal match, Japan beat South Korea in straight sets earlier Saturday.

--IANS/RIA Novosti

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