Volleyball at the 1984 Summer Olympics
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This page presents the results of male and female volleyball
during the Olympic Games of Los Angeles
in the summer of 1984
. The competition was held in the Long Beach Arena, which had a capacity of 12,033.
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
during the Olympic Games of Los Angeles
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
in the summer of 1984
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. The competition was held in the Long Beach Arena, which had a capacity of 12,033.
Medal table
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Medal summary
| Men's volleyball |
Douglas Dvorak Dave Saunders Dave Saunders (volleyball) David Patrick Saunders is a former volleyball player form the United States, who was a member of the American Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Four years later, when Seoul hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics, he once again won a gold medal.-References:*... Steven Salmons Steven Salmons Steve Salmons is a former American volleyball player.He won an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:... Paul Sunderland Paul Sunderland Paul Benedict Sunderland is an American sportscaster based in Los Angeles, California.Over his broadcast career, Sunderland has covered almost every major sport played in Southern California... Rich Duwelius Rich Duwelius Richard Lloyd Duwelius is a former volleyball player form the United States, who was a member of the American Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:-See also:... Steve Timmons Steve Timmons Steve Dennis Timmons is a former volleyball player from the United States, who represented the USA at three consecutive Summer Olympics starting in 1984. In each tournament he won a medal: two gold and one bronze... Craig Buck Craig Buck Craig Werner Buck is a former volleyball player from the United States, who was a member of the American men's national team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He also competed and won the gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-References:**... Marc Waldie Marc Waldie Marc Robert Waldie is a former volleyball player form the United States, who was a member of the American Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:From Valackenshitzer , France... Chris Marlowe Chris Marlowe Christian "Chris" Marlowe is a former volleyball standout and current professional American sportscaster based in Denver, Colorado.... Aldis Berzins Aldis Berzins Aldis Imants Berzins is a former volleyball player from the United States, who was a member of the American Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics playing opposite of Karch Kiraly.-College career:... Patrick Powers Patrick Powers (volleyball) Patrick Robert Powers is a former volleyball player from the United States. Powers was a member of the American Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-See also:... Karch Kiraly Karch Kiraly Charles Frederick "Karch" Kiraly , is an American volleyball player who is the only person to have won Olympic gold medals in both the indoor and beach versions of the sport.-High school career:... |
Amauri Amauri Ribeiro Amauri Ribeiro known as Amauri is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics, in the 1984 Summer Olympics, in the 1988 Summer Olympics, and in the 1992 Summer Olympics.... Badalhoca Antônio Carlos Gueiros Ribeiro Antônio Carlos Gueiros Ribeiro known as Badalhoca is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics and in the 1984 Summer Olympics.... Bernard Bernard Rajzman Bernard Rajzman is a former Brazilian volleyball player. He is Jewish, and was born in Rio de Janeiro. He was enshrined in the Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2005... Bernardinho Bernardo Rocha de Rezende Bernardo Rocha de Rezende known as Bernardinho is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics and in the 1984 Summer Olympics. He was born in Rio de Janeiro.... Domingos Maracanã Domingos Lampariello Neto Domingos Lampariello Neto known as Domingos Maracanã is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.... Fernandão Fernando Roscio de Ávila Fernando Roscio de Ávila known as Fernandão is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1984 Summer Olympics.... Marcus Vinícius Marcus Vinícius Simões Freire Marcus Vinícius Simões Freire known as Marcus Vinícius is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.... Montanaro José Montanaro Junior José Montanaro Junior known as Montanaro is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics, in the 1984 Summer Olympics, and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.... Renan Renan Dal Zotto Renan Dal Zotto known as Renan is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics, in the 1984 Summer Olympics, and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.He was born in São Leopoldo.... Rui Rui Campos do Nascimento Rui Campos do Nascimento known as Rui is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.... William William Carvalho da Silva William Carvalho da Silva known as William is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics, in the 1980 Summer Olympics, in the 1984 Summer Olympics, and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.... Xandó Mário Xandó de Oliveira Neto Mário Xandó de Oliveira Neto known as Xandó is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics and in the 1984 Summer Olympics.... |
Franco Bertoli Franco Bertoli Franco Bertoli is an Italian former volleyball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics and in the 1984 Summer Olympics.... Francesco Dall'Olio Francesco Dall'Olio Francesco Dall'Olio is an Italian former volleyball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics, in the 1980 Summer Olympics, and in the 1984 Summer Olympics.He was born in Modena.... Giancarlo Dametto Giancarlo Dametto Giancarlo Dametto is an Italian former volleyball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics and in the 1984 Summer Olympics.He was born in Turin.... Guido De Luigi Guido De Luigi Guido De Luigi is an Italian former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.In 1984 he was part of the Italian team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament. He played four matches.-External links:... Giovanni Errichiello Giovanni Errichiello Giovanni Errichiello is an Italian former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.He was born in Naples.... Giovanni Lanfranco Giovanni Lanfranco (volleyball player) Giovanni Lanfranco is an Italian former volleyball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics, in the 1980 Summer Olympics, and in the 1984 Summer Olympics.He was born in Turin.... Andrea Lucchetta Andrea Lucchetta Andrea Lucchetta is an Italian former volleyball player who was World champion with his national team in 1990. He was born in Treviso and is nicknamed "Crazy Lucky" for his bizarre hair style.... Pier Paolo Lucchetta Pier Paolo Lucchetta Pier Paolo Lucchetta is an Italian former volleyball player who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics and in the 1984 Summer Olympics.He was born in Treviso.... Marco Negri Marco Negri (volleyball player) Marco Negri is an Italian former volleyball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics and in the 1984 Summer Olympics.He was born in Mantova.... Piero Rebaudengo Piero Rebaudengo Piero Rebaudengo is an Italian former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.He was born in Turin.... Paolo Vecchi Paolo Vecchi Paolo Vecchi is an Italian former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.He was born in Mantova.... Fabio Vullo Fabio Vullo Fabio Vullo is an Italian former volleyball player.Vullo, standing at 1.98 m for 87 kg, was born in Massa, and played setter... |
| Women's volleyball |
Hou Yuzhu Hou Yuzhu Hou Yuzhu is a Chinese volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.In 1984, she was a member of the Chinese volleyball team which won the gold medal. She played all five matches.... Jiang Ying Lang Ping Lang Ping MedalGold MedalGold MedalGold (1982 World Championship 1982 Perú"Jenny" Lang Ping , is a former Chinese volleyball player and the former head coach of the U.S. women's national volleyball team. Her nickname is the "Iron Hammer".... Li Yanjun Li Yanjun Li Yanjun is a Chinese volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.In 1984, she was a member of the Chinese volleyball team which won the gold medal... Liang Yan Liang Yan Liang Yan is a Chinese volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.In 1984 she was a member of the Chinese volleyball team which won the gold medal. She played all five matches... Su Huijuan Su Huijuan Su Huijuan is a Chinese volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics, in the 1988 Summer Olympics, and in the 1992 Summer Olympics.... Yang Xiaojun Yang Xiaojun Yang Xiaojun is a Chinese volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.In 1984 she was a member of the Chinese volleyball team which won the gold medal. She played all five matches.... Yang Xilan Yang Xilan Yang Xilan is a Chinese volleyball player. She competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.In 1984, she was a member of the Chinese volleyball team which won the gold medal. She played all five matches.... Zhang Rongfang Zhang Rongfang Zhang Rongfang is a Chinese volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.In 1984 she was a member of the Chinese volleyball team which won the gold medal... Zheng Meizhu Zheng Meizhu Zheng Meizhu is a Chinese volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.In 1984 she was a member of the Chinese volleyball team which won the gold medal. She played all five matches.... Zhou Xiaolan Zhou Xiaolan Zhou Xiaolan is a Chinese volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.In 1984, she was a member of the Chinese volleyball team which won the Gold medal.... Zhu Ling Zhu Ling (volleyball player) Zhu Ling is a Chinese volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.In 1984 she was a member of the Chinese volleyball team which won the gold medal. She played all five matches.... |
Jeanne Beauprey Jeanne Beauprey Jeanne Marie Beauprey is a former American competitive volleyball player and Olympic silver medalist. Beauprey played NCAA women's volleyball while a student at UCLA.-External links:... Carolyn Becker Carolyn Becker Carolyn Marie Becker is a former American competitive volleyball player and Olympic silver medalist. Her brother, Nick Becker, is also a former volleyball player who won a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics... Linda Chisholm Linda Chisholm Linda Rae Chisholm is a former American competitive volleyball player and Olympic silver medalist. She played NCAA women's volleyball for the Pepperdine Waves.-External links:... Rita Crockett Rita Crockett Rita Louise Crockett is a former American competitive volleyball player and Olympic silver medalist. Crockett played NCAA women's volleyball with the Houston Cougars.-External links:... Laurie Flachmeier Debbie Green Flo Hyman Flo Hyman Flora Jean Hyman was an American volleyball player and Olympic silver medalist. She died during a volleyball match in Japan, as a result of Marfan syndrome.-Early Life and Education:... Rose Magers Rose Magers Rose Mary Magers-Powell is a retired female volleyball player from the United States, who won the silver medal with the USA National Women's Team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California under the guidance of coach Arie Selinger... Kimberly Ruddins Julie Vollertsen Paula Weishoff Paula Weishoff Paula Jo Weishoff is a retired female volleyball player from the United States, who won two medals with the USA National Women's Team at the Summer Olympics: 1984 and 1992 .... Susan Woodstra Susan Woodstra Susan Jean Woodstra is a retired female volleyball player from the United States, who won the silver medal with the USA National Women's Team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.... |
Yumi Egami Norie Hiro Norie Hiro Norie Hiro is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.In 1984 she was a member of the Japanese team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament.... Miyoko Hirose Miyoko Hirose Miyoko Hirose is a former volleyball player from Japan, who was a member of the Japan Women's National Team that won the bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-National team:... Kyoko Ishida Kyoko Ishida Kyoko Ishida is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.In 1984 she was a member of the Japanese team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament.-External links:*... Yoko Kagabu Yoko Kagabu Yoko Kagabu is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.In 1984 she was a member of the Japanese team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament.-External links:*... Yuko Mitsuya Yuko Mitsuya Yuko Mitsuya is a former volleyball player from Japan, who was a member of the Japan Women's National Team that won the bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.-National team:... Keiko Miyajima Keiko Miyajima Keiko Miyajima is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.In 1984 she was a member of the Japanese team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament.-External links:*... Kimie Morita Kimie Morita Kimie Morita is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.In 1984 she was a member of the Japanese team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament.-External links:*... Kumi Nakada Kumi Nakada Kumi Nakada is a former professional volleyball player. She led Japan to a bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics while still in high school and, despite serious and chronic knee injuries, remained one of the world's top setters until her retirement from the sport in 1993... Emiko Odaka Emiko Odaka Emiko Odaka is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.In 1984 she was a member of the Japanese team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament.-External links:*... Sachiko Otani Sachiko Otani Sachiko Otani is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.In 1984 she was a member of the Japanese team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament.-External links:*... Kayoko Sugiyama Kayoko Sugiyama Kayoko Sugiyama is a Japanese former volleyball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.In 1984 she was a member of the Japanese team which won the bronze medal in the Olympic tournament.... |
Highlights
- USA won the men's title. Brazil took second. It was Karch KiralyKarch KiralyCharles Frederick "Karch" Kiraly , is an American volleyball player who is the only person to have won Olympic gold medals in both the indoor and beach versions of the sport.-High school career:...
's first Olympic Gold medal. - China won women's title. USA took second.
- Chinese Women Volleyball National Teams finished three-peats (Winners in World Cup 1981, World Volleyball Championships 1982 and Los Angeles Olympic Games 1984).
Pool A
- July 30
3-0 15-9 15-10 15-4 3-1 8-15 15-11 15-2 15-7 - August 1
3-0 15-10 15-1 15-3 3-0 15-8 15-7 15-5 - August 3
3-2 15-8 15-6 7-15 6-15 15-3 3-0 15-6 15-6 15-6
| Place | Team | P | W | L | SP | SC | Pts | DS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | ||
| 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | ||
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
Pool B
- July 30
3-0 15-13 15-10 15-11 3-0 17-15 15-8 15-8 - August 1
3-0 15-5 15-6 15-3 3-2 12-15 10-15 15-5 15-5 15-12 - August 3
3-0 15-9 16-14 15-11 3-1 15-13 7-15 16-14 15-12
| Place | Team | P | W | L | SP | SC | Pts | DS |
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| 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | ||
| 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0 | ||
Semifinals and classification matches
- August 5 — Semi-finals
3-0 16-14 15-9 15-10 3-0 15-10 15-7 15-9 - August 5 — Classification Matches (5th-8th place)
3-0 15-5 15-7 15-1 3-1 13-15 15-13 15-9 15-10
Finals
- August 7 — Qualifying match 7-8
3-0 15-9 15-3 15-8 - August 7 — Qualifying match 5-6
3-0 15-10 15-10 15-2 - August 9 — Qualifying match 3-4
3-1 13-15 15-4 15-7 15-10 - August 9 — Final
3-0 16-14 15-3 15-9
Final standing
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