It's USA vs. USA in Today's Women's Beach Volleyball Gold Medal Match

Beach volleyball didn't become an official Olympic event until 1996, and this is a huge year for the USA! For the first time in the sport's history, two American teams will be going head to head for the gold in the final round. Two-time gold medalists Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor will play fellow Americans and first-time Olympians April Ross and Jennifer Kessy.

This will be one suspenseful game! We've got the details on all the players in this gold medal match, so read up before cheering your faves. Watch the match online at 1 p.m. PDT or on prime time tonight.