The United States won their first ever gold medal, following their 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-14) win over two-time champions Brazil on Sunday in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 women’s gold medal match at Ariake Arena.
In the bronze medal match earlier, world champions Serbia brushed off Korea in straight sets 25-18, 25-15, 25-15.
USA captain Jordan Larson was named Most Valuable Player and Best Outside Hitter of the Tokyo 2020 Dream Team, leading the team to win gold and complete their Olympic medal collection.
Larson led USA in scoring with a total of 96 points in eight matches, including a 12-point contribution in USA’s sweep of Brazil in the gold medal match.
The 34-year-old outside hitter heads a Dream Team of elite players that showcased inspiring performances throughout the competition in the Japanese capital.
MVP: Jordan Larson (USA)
Outside hitters: Jordan Larson (USA), Michelle Bartsch-Hackley (USA)
Setter: Jordyn Poulter (USA)
Middle blockers: Carol Gattaz (BRA), Haleigh Washington (USA)
Libero: Justine Wong-Orantes (USA)
Opposite: Tijana Boskovic (SRB)
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