PARIS :Top-ranked Italy dominated the United States to win the Olympic women's volleyball final on Sunday, crushing the defending champions in straight sets to claim their first gold medal.
Paris 2024 Olympics - Volleyball - Women's Gold Medal Match - United States vs Italy - South Paris Arena 1, Paris, France - August 11, 2024. Alessia Orro of Italy, Sarah Luisa Fahr of Italy, Monica de Gennaro of Italy and teammates celebrate winning the gold. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
Paris 2024 Olympics - Volleyball - Women's Gold Medal Match - United States vs Italy - South Paris Arena 1, Paris, France - August 11, 2024. Justine Wong-Orantes of the United States, Kelsey Robinson of the United States and teammates look dejected after the match. REUTERS/Annegret HilsePARIS :Top-ranked Italy dominated the United States to win the Olympic women's volleyball final on Sunday, crushing the defending champions in straight sets to claim their first gold medal.
Italy's Paola Egonu was the star of the show after the 25-year-old scored 22 points with four blocks.
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