Dalhausser, Rogers to win the Brazil open, to earn the honor

The highest investment in beach volleyball duo Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won the 2011 SWATCH FIVB world tour, Brazil-open the first transaction. They defeated the Brazilian Alison Cerutti and Emanuel Rego of the gold-medal match, 21-18, 21-13 win in 35 minutes. It was Rogers and Dalhausser, the reigning Olympic Champions in the tournament and defeated the Cerutti Rego for the second time. They also won for the fourth round (16-21, 21-19, 15-11).Dalhausser and Rogers won nine gold medals at the Tour last year. They are USA TODAY Olympic athletes of the week. , Tor Erik Schröder, AFP/Getty Images

Todd Rogers, Dalhausser and Phil left to react to the open men's final, won by Otera last year August in Kristiansand, Norway.

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Todd Rogers, Dalhausser and Phil left to react to the open men's final, won by Otera last year August in Kristiansand, Norway.

Other athletes receiving the account this weekThe United States won the men's synchronized Diving teams, as well as a silver medal in the FINA Diving world, 2011, series of Mexico David Boudia and Thomas ... Finchum took the silver medal in the 10-meter Synchro and Troy Dumais and Kristian Ipsen was the second of the 3-meter SYNCHRO. Kassidy Cook won a bronze medal in the women's 3-meter competition, his first senior international medal in the individual.Women's beach volleyball teams were successful in Brazil-open also. Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh took the silver, and Jen Kessy and April Ross won the bronze medal.Group USA (Geoff Dodge City and your team Tim Solin, Croatia, Pete Westberg, Ken Olson and Phil DeVore) Canadian Championships, the last of the rock lost 2011 senior St. Paul., the final stone of the Dodge City-5-4 in the back of the House shall löystynyt to Canada to win. "I was surprised at how quickly went to the first four ends. Both teams played really well and the fans was fun to watch it. Although we should have won the gold medal, we really well, "Olson said."To play that well in the gold-medal game, you can ask for anything more, may not, other than to get the gold. I have no regrets this weekend. "Sources: U.s. Olympic sports federations; about contact reportsFor print code and access rights, visit our FAQ for more information. Report corrections and clarifications, contact Standards Editor Brent Jones. For consideration for publication in the newspaper to comment letters@usatoday.com. Include name, phone number, city and State inspection. You can view our corrections, go to corrections. usatoday.com. We've updated the chat help. Changes include a brief overview of the monitoring process and the report of the "report abuse" button (). Read more.