Source: The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (L-R) Fabio Magalhaes/Marcio Araujo, Philip Dalhausser/Todd Rogers and Ricardo Santos/Emanuel Rego

Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers of the United States defeated Marcio Araujo and Fabio Luiz Magalhaes of Brazil in the Beach Volleyball final at the Beijing Olympics on Friday.

The US athletes won 2-1 (23-21, 17-21, 15-4).

Todd Rogers (L) spikes the ball over Fabio Magalhaes Philip Dalhausser tries to block a shot from Fabio Magalhaes. Philip Dalhausser blocks a shot from Fabio Magalhaes Philip Dalhausser ® and Todd Rogers celebrate their victory   read more »