Profiles of the
Famous Volleyball Players
Read about some of the most famous volleyball
players. We
introduce the
best volleyball players in the world – from the past and present.
Our profiles present some of the most recognized volleyball figures –
both beach volleyball and indoor volleyball.
We
feature some of the best volleyball players in the world currently -
for example beach volleyball
players Misty May (USA), Kerri Walsh (USA). We introduce indoor
volleyball players Ekaterina Gamova (RUS),
Giba(BRA),
Ivan Miljkovic (SRB), Logan Tom (USA), Yumilka
Ruiz Luaces (CUB), (ITA) among others.
Certainly we’ll take a close look at the greatest volleyball players
from the past, including Dimitri Fomin (RUS), Joel Despaigne (CUB),
Andrea Zorzi (ITA), Karch Kiraly (USA) etc.
Karch
Kiraly (USA men’s) – the Most Famous Volleyball Player?
Karch
Kiraly (who was named 'Greatest Volleyball Player of the
Century'
by FIVB, the international governing body) is the most recognized
recent volleyball player in the world and arguably the best player ever
lived.
 Kiraly
retired his successful career in 2007
as three-time Olympic gold medalist (1984, 1988 indoor champion; 1996
beach volleyball champion).
Karch Kiraly is the
only player who has won both indoor and beach volleyball Olympic gold
medal – and perhaps will be the only player ever to reach gold medal in
both sports.
Karch
Kiraly Profile and Volleyball Quotes
Famous
Male Professional Volleyball Players
Other
Famous
Volleyball Players:
Misty May –
Kerri Walsh (USA women’s)
Some of the current
famous volleyball players who could reach winning
several gold medals are American beach volleyball players Misty May and
Kerri Walsh.
 They have been dominant in beach
volleyball for several years - won the gold medal at the 2004 Athens
Summer Olympics and are looking forward to repeat it at Beijing Summer
Olympics 2008.
Misty May and Kerri Walsh had an
extraordinary 89-match winning streak in 2003-04, then collected 50
straight match victories from the Olympics until July 2005. They are
almost unbeatable – they don’t lose many matches in the whole season.
Ruiz (Cuba
women’s)
Our selection for the best volleyball
player in the world is
our long time favorite volleyball player Cuban Yumilka Ruiz Luaces
(shirt name Ruiz), captain of the Cuban women’s volleyball team. This
high-flying woman is in her own class with her amazing jumping ability.
 She
is a very experienced player and has represented Cuba in several
international competitions. And you’d better believe us; she is a
fantastic player and lots of fun to watch.
Keep
her name on your mind and pay attention to her in Olympic Games and
World Championships. Well,
you dont have to worry about memorizing her name; we promise
you don’t have any problems locating her. Just find the player who
jumps the highest.
Yumilka
Ruiz can fly! She has a
very impressive vertical
jump, our wild guess is - around 1,07 meters (42 inches).
Giba
(Brazil men's)
Giba is arguably the most recognized volleyball player among the fans
all over the world. Giba and his superb Brazilian men’s national team
have virtually won everything since year 2001. His charisma and energy
combined with the finest volleyball skills make him likable player
everywhere.
Giba
is a fairly short outside hitter (192 cm, 6'4) in
today’s volleyball, but replaces the missing reach with great
skills and leadership which have contributed to make the Brazilian
National Team
of 2000's one of the best volleyball teams teams ever.
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players and Olympians from
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fans all over the world.
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People in Volleyball - Coach Rezende
Read about
coaching legend who has led nearly unbeatable team in 2000's.
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People in Volleyball - "The Howling Bear"
Read about
coaching legend who became famous for his achievements and outstanding
coaching style.
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