The Soviet Union won the women’s world...
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The Soviet Union won the women’s world volleyball championship by beating China, 15-13, 6-15, 15-9, 16-14, at Beijing.
The United States took third place, coming from behind to beat Cuba, 11-15, 15-13, 15-9, 15-6.
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