Yoko Zetterlund
Encyclopedia
Yoko Karin Zetterlund (born March 24, 1969 in San Francisco, California
.) is a former USA national volleyball
player.
Zetterlund graduated from Waseda University
in Tokyo and went on to play for the U.S. National team. In 1992, she won a bronze medal at the Barcelona
Summer Olympics
. After several years of professional volleyball in Japan's V.League
, she retired from the sport in 1999. She has since appeared as a color commentator and "guest expert" on sports and variety shows in Japan.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.) is a former USA national volleyball
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...
player.
Zetterlund graduated from Waseda University
Waseda University
, abbreviated as , is one of the most prestigious private universities in Japan and Asia. Its main campuses are located in the northern part of Shinjuku, Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as Tokyo Senmon Gakko, the institution was renamed "Waseda University" in 1902. It is known for its liberal climate...
in Tokyo and went on to play for the U.S. National team. In 1992, she won a bronze medal at the Barcelona
Barcelona
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Summer Olympics
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
. After several years of professional volleyball in Japan's V.League
V.League (Japan)
The V.Premier League is the top-level volleyball league for both men and women in Japan. The league started in 1994.The competitions are organized by the Japan Volleyball Association....
, she retired from the sport in 1999. She has since appeared as a color commentator and "guest expert" on sports and variety shows in Japan.
International competitions
- 1992 – Summer Olympics (bronze)
- 1992 – FIVB Super Four (bronze)
- 1993 – NORCECA Championships (silver)
- 1993 – FIVB Grand Champions Cup
- 1994 – Goodwill Games (silver)
- 1994 – World Grand Prix
- 1994 – World Championship
- 1995 – Pan American Games (silver)
- 1995 – Canada Cup (gold)
- 1995 – World Grand Prix (gold)
- 1995 – World Cup