US men’s volleyball team qualifies for Beijing Olympics
The U.S. men’s volleyball team defeated Puerto Rico earning their berth in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. They beat Puerto Rico 3-0 at the NORCECA Continental Olympic Qualifying Championships and didn’t drop a set in the whole tournament.
“I feel relieved and excited,” U.S. coach Hugh McCutcheon said. “The team rose to the occasion and we executed in all the aspects of the game. So many guys performed at their highest level and with a lot of energy.”
The U.S. are the fifth team to qualify for the Olympics in a field of 12 teams. The other teams to qualify include China, Venezuala, Brazil, Bulgaria and Russia.
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