Beijing, China (My Sportsbook) - Russia won a bronze medal in men's indoor volleyball Sunday at the Beijing Olympics with a straight-sets victory over Italy. Russia, which lost a five-set decision to the United States in the semifinals, salvaged the bronze by beating the Italians, 25-22, 25-19, 25-23 in a match that lasted 1 hour and 13 minutes. It was Russia's second-straight bronze in men's volleyball and third consecutive medal in the sport overall after winning silver in Sydney. Italy was denied a medal in the event for the first time since the 1992 Barcelona Games. |
