Friday, November 17, 2006

 

USA finishes 9th at FIVB worlds; Russia wins its sixth world volleyball championship title

After easily defeating the Republic of China (Taiwan) 25-15, 25-20, 25-21 on Wednesday, Team USA defeated Turkey 25-22, 23-25, 25-17, 25-16 yesterday to take the top rung of the 9th to 12th classification This should encourage Team USA to set its goals much, much higher in future competitions.

Russia defeated Brazil 15-25, 25-23, 25-18, 20-25, 15-13 yesterday to earn the championship title.

Final standings at the FIVB Women's World Championship:

  1. Russia
  2. Brazil
  3. Serbia & Montenegro
  4. Italy
  5. the People's Republic of China
  6. Japan
  7. Cuba
  8. Netherlands
  9. USA
  10. Turkey
  11. Germany
  12. the Republic of China

the full(er) story

I am aspiring how to post more photos from the championships over the next several months.


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