OTHERS > Russia gets gold in men's volleyball

LONDON - Reuters

Russia's players celebrate winning their men's gold medal volleyball match against Brazil at Earls Court during the London 2012 Olympic Games. REUTERS photo

Russia beat Brazil to win the men's volleyball gold medal today, fighting back from the brink of a straight-sets defeat to take the decider and seal a 3-2 victory.

Having lost the first two sets, Russia twice found themselves a match point down in the third, but roared back to claim their first gold in the event for 32 years 19-25 20-25

August/12/2012

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