Photos: US wins its first women's volleyball world title

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Photos: US wins its first women's volleyball world title

The United States won its first women's volleyball world championship title, beating China 3-1 in the final.

Brazil's Thaisa Menezes, right, spikes the ball against Italy's Cristina Chirichella during the women's Volleyball World Championships third place final match in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Andreoli)

United States' team celebrates after winning the women's Volleyball World Championships final match against China in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Andreoli)

China's Ting Zhu, background right, spikes the ball against United States' Kimberly Hill, left, and Foluke Akinradewo during the women's Volleyball World Championships final match in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Andreoli)

United States' Christa Harmotto Dietzen, right, spikes the ball against China's Junjing Yang during the women's Volleyball World Championships final match in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Andreoli)

United States' Jordan Quinn Larson-Burbach, right, hugs teammate Christa Harmotto after defeating Brazil in a semifinal volleyball match, at the women's Volleyball World Championships in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')

United States' Foluke Akinradewo, center, celebrates with teammates Kimberly Hill, left, and Alisha Glass after winning a point against China during the women's Volleyball World Championships final match in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Andreoli)

Brazil's coach Jose' Roberto Lages gestures during a semifinal volleyball match between United States and Brazil, at the women's Volleyball World Championships in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')

United States' Keisey Robinson, left, congratulates teammate Alisha Glass at the end of a semifinal volleyball match between United States and Brazil, at the women's Volleyball World Championships in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')

United States' players celebrate after defeating Brazil during a semifinal volleyball match, at the women's Volleyball World Championships in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')

United States's Foluke Akinradewo, right, and teammate Kimberly Hill celebrate after winning a point during a semifinal volleyball match between United States and Brazil, at the women's Volleyball World Championships in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')

Brazil's Fernanda Rodrigues, right, spikes the ball against United States' Nicole Fawcett, center, and teammate Christa Harmotto during a semifinal volleyball match between United States and Brazil, at the women's Volleyball World Championships in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')

Brazil's Jaqueline Endres, right, spikes a ball against United States' Kelly Murphy, center, and teammate Christa Harmotto during a semifinal volleyball match between United States and Brazil, at the women's Volleyball World Championships in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')

Brazil's Thaisa Menezes, right, reacts during a semifinal volleyball match between United States and Brazil, at the women's Volleyball World Championships in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')

China's Ting Zhu, background right, spikes the ball against United States' Kimberly Hill, left, and Foluke Akinradewo during the women's Volleyball World Championships final match in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Andreoli)

China's Ruoqi Hui, background right, spikes the ball against United States' Foluke Akinradewo, left, and Kelly Murphy during the women's Volleyball World Championships final match in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Andreoli)

United States' Kayla Banwarth gestures during the women's Volleyball World Championships final match against China in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Andreoli)

United States' Kelly Murphy, left, spikes the ball against China's Junjing Yang during the women's Volleyball World Championships final match in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Andreoli)

Brazil's Jaqueline Pereira De Carvalho Endres, left, and teammate Sheilla Castro De Paula Blassioli celebrate after winning the women's Volleyball World Championships third place final match against Italy in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Andreoli)

United States' players celebrate after defeating Brazil during a semifinal volleyball match, at the women's Volleyball World Championships in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')

United States' coach Karch Kiraly, left, congratulates Alisha Glass at the end of a semifinal volleyball match between United States and Brazil, at the women's Volleyball World Championships in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')

United States' players celebrate after defeating Brazil during a semifinal volleyball match, at the women's Volleyball World Championships in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')

Brazil's Sheilla Castro, right, spikes the ball against United States' Jordan Quinn Larson-Burbach during a semifinal volleyball match between United States and Brazil, at the women's Volleyball World Championships in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')

Brazil's Sheilla Castro, center, spikes the ball during a semifinal volleyball match between United States and Brazil, at the women's Volleyball World Championships in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')

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Brazil's Thaisa Menezes, right, spikes the ball against Italy's Cristina Chirichella during the women's Volleyball World Championships third place final match in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Emilio Andreoli)

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