The reigning Olympic champion U.S. women’s volleyball team posted a straight-set victory against Poland. The Americans led throughout while taking the first two sets, 25-22 and 25-14. They fell behind 5-0 and 7-1 in the third set before rallying to close it out, 25-20. Next up is a semifinal date Thursday with powerhouse Brazil, which swept the Dominican Republic earlier in the day. Turkey eliminated China with a 3-2 victory and was waiting on the result of Tuesday’s late match between Italy and Serbia to learn its next opponent.
Author: Janie McCauley
All he does is win gold medals: Caeleb Dressel captures 8th gold as anchor of US relay team
Caeleb Dressel touched the wall and shouted in triumph. He threw his fists to the air and high-fived U.S. fans during a victory lap. Then, finally, he found his family and gave his wife and baby boy celebratory hugs and kisses.