U.S. Women's Volleyball Team Defeats Brazil

The U.S. women's soccer team, led by a dynamic trio of Smith, Swanson, and Rodman, is aiming for its fifth Olympic gold medal against Brazil, which seeks its first gold in a major tournament. Notably, Brazilian legend Marta, who has never won an Olympic gold or World Cup, will be playing in her final tournament. Meanwhile, the U.S. women's volleyball team has secured a spot in the gold medal match after a thrilling five-set victory over Brazil, with Kathryn Plummer scoring 26 points to lead the Americans. This match was a rematch of the Tokyo 2020 final, which the U.S. won in straight sets. Both teams displayed resilience and skill, but the U.S. ultimately triumphed 15-11 in the deciding set, setting up a final against Turkey or Italy. Brazil, ranked second in the world, will compete for bronze, marking a significant moment as they have not won gold since 2012.