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Men’s beach volleyball: U.S. vs. Russia

Jake Gibb, right, of the United States spikes the ball past Russia's Konstantin Semenov during the beach volleyball match.

Jake Gibb, right, of the United States spikes the ball past Russia’s Konstantin Semenov during the beach volleyball match.  (Petr David Josek / Associated Press)

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Jacob Gibb and Sean Rosenthal of the United States defeated Russia, 2-0, in beach volleyball. The Americans will face Latvia in the quarterfinals.

Sergey Prokopiev

Sergey Prokopiev of Russia dives for the ball against the United States.  (Ryan Pierse / Getty Images)

Jacob Gibb

Jacob Gibb of the United States spikes.  (Ryan Pierse / Getty Images)

Emotional match

Sergey Prokopiev of Russia during a beach volleyball match against the United States.  (Dave Martin / Associated Press)

Solid hit

Sean Rosenthal of the United States hits a ball during the match against Russia.  (Petr David Josek / Associated Press)

In the air

Sean Rosenthal of the United Staes plays the ball during a beach volleyball match against Russia.  (Dave Martin / Associated Press)

Victory

Sean Rosenthal of the United States celebrates during the men’s beach volleyball match  (Ryan Pierse / Getty Images)

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