Carlos Martin Briceno (born August 10, 1967) is an American former volleyball player who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, and won a bronze medal.[1] He was known for his versatility, being able to spike from different parts of the court, including the back row.[2]
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | Carlos Martin Briceno August 10, 1967 (age 56) Newport Beach, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College / University | University of Hawaii | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Outside hitter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Briceno played volleyball at Fountain Valley High School, where he made the All-Southern Section.[2] He then played college volleyball at the University of Hawaii, where he was a three-time All-American.[3]
Beach volleyball edit
Between 1994 and 1996, and then briefly in 1998, Briceno played beach volleyball and won about $125,000 in prizes.[4] He won the beach volleyball silver medal at the 1994 Goodwill Games while partnering with Jeff Williams.[5]
Awards edit
- High school All-Southern Section
- Three-time All-American
- Olympic bronze medal 1992
- Goodwill Games beach volleyball silver medal 1994
References edit
- ^ "Carlos Briceno". Olympedia. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Reilley, Mike (May 17, 1992). "Briceno Won't Take 'No' for an Answer : Volleyball: Some have told former Fountain Valley player to focus on making '96 Olympic team. But he's determined to play in Barcelona". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 29, 2023. (subscription required)
- ^ "Coaches / Staff". Mizuno Long Beach Volleyball. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ^ "Carlos Briceno". Beach Volleyball Database. Archived from the original on October 15, 2022. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ Putnam, Bob (May 26, 1996). "No rest for weary Briceno". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved November 8, 2023. (subscription required)