Olympics-Volleyball-Brazil's men beat Italy to win third gold
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Brazil's men's volleyball team defeated Italy in straight sets on Sunday to win their third gold medal in the sport.
The Brazilians had lost to the Italians in a preliminary match but won the final 25-22 28-26 26-24, handing Italy its third silver medal. Brazil won gold in 2004 when it beat Italy in Athens. (Reporting by Anthony Boadle; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
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