Photos: United States wins Men's Volleyball Olympic gold

United States players and coach Hugh McCutcheon celebrate. (Photo credit: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

The United States defeated Brazil 3-1 to take the Men's Volleyball gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games on Sunday. The US team won the final in four sets (20-25, 25-22, 25-21, 25-23).

Russia got the bronze medal, beating Italy in three sets (25-22, 25-19, 25-23).

William Priddy (L) and David Lee of the United States jump to block。 (Photo credit: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Gilberto Godoy Filho and Andre Heller of Brazil block. (Photo credit: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Lloy Ball (L) and Ryan Millar of the United States jump to block. (Photo credit: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Clayton Stanley of the United States smashes. (Photo credit: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Andre Heller of Brazil smashes. (Photo credit: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)