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American volleyball player (born 1967)

Carlos Briceno
Personal information
BornCarlos Martin Briceno
August 10, 1967 (1967-08-10) (age 57)
Newport Beach, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
College / UniversityUniversity of Hawaii
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Number1
National team
1991–1993 United States
Medal record
Men's volleyball
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona Indoor
Men's beach volleyball
Representing the  United States
Goodwill Games
Silver medal – second place 1994 Saint Petersburg

Carlos Martin Briceno (born August 10, 1967) is an American former volleyball player who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, 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

  1. "Carlos Briceno". Olympedia. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  2. Reilley, Mike (July 1, 1992). "Five County Players Make Olympic Team : Volleyball: Hilliard, Briceno and Becker join gold-medal veterans Timmons and Fortune on U.S. roster". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 25, 2024. (subscription required)
  3. ^ 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)
  4. "Coaches / Staff". Mizuno Long Beach Volleyball. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  5. "Carlos Briceno". Beach Volleyball Database. Archived from the original on October 15, 2022. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
  6. Putnam, Bob (May 26, 1996). "No rest for weary Briceno". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved November 8, 2023. (subscription required)

External links

United States men's volleyball squad – 1992 Summer Olympics – Bronze medal
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