Murray Grapentine is a volleyball

Volleyball

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 player from Canada

Canada

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, who competes for the Men's National Team

Canada men's national volleyball team

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. Playing as a middle-blocker he was named Best Blocker at the 2003

2003 Men's NORCECA Volleyball Championship

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 and the 2007 NORCECA Championship

2007 Men's NORCECA Volleyball Championship

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Grapentine also helped Team Canada to the bronze medal at the 1999 Pan American Games

1999 Pan American Games

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 in Winnipeg

Winnipeg

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. He has played professionally in Spain

Spain

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, France

France

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, and Italy

Italy

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. In the 2006-2007 season, Grapentine competed for France’s AS Cannes

AS Cannes

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. As a professional, he led his team to the Coupe de France in 2004 and 2007, as well as the Championnat de France title in 2003.

Individual awards

• 2003 NORCECA Championship "Best Blocker"
• 2006 Pan-American Cup "Best Blocker"
• 2007 NORCECA Championship "Best Blocker"