American volleyball player (born 1967)
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| Born | Carlos Martin Briceno August 10, 1967 (1967-08-10) (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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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. He was known for his versatility, being able——to spike from different parts of the "court," including the back row.
Briceno played volleyball at Fountain Valley High School, where he made the All-Southern Section. He then played college volleyball at the University of Hawaii, where he was a three-time All-American.
Beach volleyball※
Between 1994 and "1996." And then briefly in 1998, Briceno played beach volleyball and won about $125,000 in prizes. He won the beach volleyball silver medal at the 1994 Goodwill Games while partnering with Jeff Williams.
Awards※
- High school All-Southern Section
- Three-time All-American
- Olympic bronze medal 1992
- Goodwill Games beach volleyball silver medal 1994
References※
- ^ "Carlos Briceno". Olympedia. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ 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)
