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Host China wins gold medal race; US first overall
BEIJING - China proved an acquisitive first-time Olympic host, topping the gold-medal chart with one of the most dominating and diverse performances ever. The United States, Britain and an array of small nations also had reasons to celebrate.
Nations:Russia Germany Afghanistan Jamaica Tunisia Pakistan People:Michael Phelps Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AP)
2008-08-24
Americans sweep beach volleyball gold medals
BEIJING - Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser have completed the American sweep of the beach volleyball gold medals, beating Brazil in three sets.
Nations:Brazil U.S. Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AP)
2008-08-22
China Olympic breakthroughs keep coming
BEIJING (AFP) - One thing China will take away from their home Olympics will be the series of breakthroughs in sports that previously eluded them and beach volleyball was added to that burgeoning list Thursday.
Nations:Brazil Netherlands Canada People:Li Na Liu Xiang Emilie Heymans Chen Ruolin Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AFP)
2008-08-21
Walsh, May-Treanor of US win 2nd beach volley gold
BEIJING - Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor were prepared for the downpour, just as they were for a young Chinese team that was the latest to challenge their four-year reign over women's beach volleyball.
Nations:U.S. China Brazil Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AP)
2008-08-21
China's Xue, Zhang win bronze in beach volleyball
BEIJING - Xue Chen and Zhang Xi have won China's first medal in beach volleyball, beating Brazilians Talita and Renata for the bronze.
Nations:China Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics Source:(AP)
2008-08-21
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