Sand blast

The United States has now won five of eight gold medals in beach volleyball since the sport was introduced.
AP

The U.S. men had to dig deep while the women never lost a set during an American sweep.  

Grading the games

Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor prevailed against the deepest field ever to hit the beach. Holly McPeak's grades

 

Somber podium

Brazil's men took silver and bronze, which isn't good enough for a growing volleyball power. Story

 

The beach is closed

Beach Volleyball Medal Count

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Overall Medal Count
Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
Flag of United States 2 0 0 2
Flag of Brazil 0 1 1 2
Flag of China 0 1 1 2
Flag of Afghanistan 0 0 0 0
Flag of Albania 0 0 0 0
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