London Olympics | Men’s beach volleyball

Jacob Gibb, foreground, and Sean Rosenthal of the United States hang their heads after they lost to Martins Plavins and Janis Smedins of Latvia in the men’s beach volleyball quarterfinals.  (Ryan Pierse / Getty Images)

Jacob Gibb and Sean Rosenthal of the United States dig for the ball.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Jacob Gibb, right, of the United States and Janis Smedins of Latvia vie for the ball. Latvia defeated the United States, 2-1.  (Geoff Caddick / EPA)

Jacob Gibb can’t reach the ball in match with Latvia.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Spectators seek shelter from the rain during the men’s beach volleyball quarterfinal between the United States and Latvia.   (Daniel Garcia / AFP / Getty Images)