AGATHA AND BARBARA TRIUMPH ON THE BEACH

They've done it! Brazil's beach volleyball pair have caused a big shock by eliminating American pair Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross in straight sets. That's exactly what Brazilian volleyball needed right now.

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Agatha and Barbara have taken the first set against the Americans on the beach.

CHINA ELIMINATE BRAZIL IN VOLLEYBALL THRILLER

The first match point is saved, but not the second. China take the deciding set 15-13 and they are into the semi-finals at Brazil's expense. There are tears on the court and in the crowd, not just from the Brazilians but also the elated Chinese. This was a result few in Brazil expected.

China have two match points in the volleyball - 14-12...

BATTLE ON THE BEACH

The stage is set for a huge women's beach volleyball contest at Copacabana. It's Brazilian pair Agatha and Barbara against Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross of the USA for a place in the semi-finals. The first set is under way.

VOLLEYBALL DECIDER!

Brazil have dragged themselves back into their women's volleyball quarter-final against China, winning the fourth set 25-22 to set up a decider. This is epic.

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GOLD MED A-LIST

The only thing we're not sure about is whether Simone Biles is more excited to meet Zac Efron or Zac Efron is more excited to meet Simone Biles.