The USA women's volleyball team triumphed over Brazil in a thrilling five-set semifinal, securing their place in the gold medal match against Italy, who defeated Turkey in straight sets. The final score against Brazil was 25-23, 18-25, 25-15, 23-25, 15-11, with standout performances from Kathryn Plummer, Avery Skinner, and Annie Drews. This victory allows the U.S. to aim for a consecutive Olympic gold, having won their first title in Tokyo 2021 by beating Brazil. Italy's unexpected journey to the final marks their first Olympic medal opportunity, led by Paola Egonu's impressive 24 points against Turkey. Both teams are preparing for the high-stakes final, with the USA looking to extend their Olympic legacy while Italy aims for their inaugural gold. Brazil will compete for bronze against Turkey, reflecting on a hard-fought match filled with emotional highs and lows.