Edwin Johannes Benne (born 21 April 1965, in Amersfoort) is a retired volleyball player from the Netherlands who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988. He ended up in fifth place at the 1988 Summer Olympics, followed by the silver medal four years later in Barcelona.
Edwin Benne | |||
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Personal information | |||
Nationality | Dutch | ||
Born | Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands | 21 April 1965||
Height | 208 cm (6 ft 10 in) | ||
Volleyball information | |||
Position | Outside hitter | ||
Number | 10 | ||
National team | |||
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Honours |
Benne's international career spanned nine years, ending in 1993. During this time he received 382 caps, and represented his country in two Olympic Games.
Coaching edit
Benne started his current position of head coach of the Dutch national team in 2011 leading them to a win at the 2012 European League and qualification to the 2013 World League.
References edit
- (in Dutch) Dutch Olympic Committee
External links edit
- Edwin Benne at WorldofVolley
- Edwin Benne at Lega Pallavolo Serie A (in Italian)
- Edwin Benne at Olympedia
- Volleybox.net Profile