Chip McCaw (2000) by Athletic Communications. Richard Hammer Well, we qualified but we didn't actually [compete]. Athletic Trainer: Aaron Brock, Italy def. Riley Salmon BYU Fan Store. I went over and shook his hand," he said. Please click on the name of the opponent in the table below to go to the event page for the individual matches, including streaming links and broadcast information. Russia, 3-2 (23-25, 21-25, 25-19, 25-19, 15-13) (bronze medal match), Matt Anderson(Opp, 6-9, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State) Consultant Coach Marv Dunphy Jeff Nygaard USA, 3-0 (15-6, 15-5, 15-4) Keough hoped to emulate his father, Harry, a member of the team that upset England, 1-0, at the 1950 World Cup. With the team playing near must-win matches, the United States beat Australia and the eventual gold medalists Brazil in its final two pool-play matches to reach the quarterfinals. The four newcomers are opposite Kyle Ensing, outside hitters T.J. DeFalco and Garrett Muagututia, and middle blocker Mitch Stahl. Coach Mike Wall Dusty Dvorak of California Los Angeles) 7 Kawika Shoji (S, 6-3, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford Univ.) Soviet Union, 3-2 (11-15, 15-10, 10-14, 15-10, 15-6) Charles Nelson July 25: Russian Olympic Committee def. Steve Salmons(1984) 1980 U.S. Olympic Team Volleyball . Coach Tama Miyashiro Notable players on U.S. roster: Lloy Ball, Bob Ctvrtlik, Scott Fortune, John Hyden, Bryan Ivie, Mike Lambert, Jeff Nygaard, Tom Sorensen, Jeff Stork, Jon Stanley (1968) Every four years they'll compete against the best in the world. Silver: Soviet Union USA, 3-1 (28-26, 20-25, 25-23, 25-23) (pool play) You have entered an incorrect email address! We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 11 Micah Christenson (S, 6-5, Honolulu, Hawaii, Univ. Assistant Coach:Rod Wilde "I put my arm around the president of the United States and Alfredo took a picture. But like every athlete on the Olympic team, the hurt and disappointment of not representing the U.S. in Moscow will be with them forever. U.S. pair Jake Gibb and Tri Bourne? That was meant for being on the team.". Ethan Watts Russia def. of Illinois) The Cold War was alive and well in February 1980 as the Soviets fought in Afghanistan. of California Los Angeles) Smitty Duke Silver: Brazil Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. 21 DustinWatten(L, 6-0, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach State Univ.) 1992 U.S. MENS VOLLEYBALL OLYMPIC TEAM Such a U.S. loss would have left Russia with four points and the U.S. with three. "Not going to the Olympics due to the boycott was a massive disappointment," defender Ty Keough said. Brian Thornton (2012) Keith Erickson(1964) Gabe Gardner (2004, 2008) Bronze: Argentina, 1Matt Anderson(OPP, 6-10, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State Univ.) The U.S. Mens National team did not qualify for the Olympic Games in 1972, 1976 or 1980. Wink Davenport Asst. - Total Team and Opponent Stats Table G MP FG FGA FG% FT FTA FT% TRB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS; Team: 27: 725: 1516.478: 420: 580.724: 919 . Finish in the top 15 of the FIVB Provisional Olympic Rankings (max two per country per gender). This gold medal came without the United States having to play the defending gold medalists Soviet Union, which boycotted the games being played in Los Angeles. [1] Qualification [ edit] 7Kawika Shoji(S, 6-3, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford Univ.) Ryan Millar Keough today helps to coach two youth teams for Sporting St. Louis. Apr 16 - TBA Men's Volleyball MIVA Quarterfinals Sat. The eight members of the U.S. Beach Volleyball Roster for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has been nominated to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Pete Velasco Jr. 13 Ben Patch (OPP, 6-8, Layton, Utah, Brigham Young Univ.) In addition, Matt Anderson in his first Olympics was among the tournament leaders with 70 kills. USA def. Jeff Stork Team Doctor: Chris Koutures 8T.J.DeFalco(OH, 6-5, Huntington Beach, Calif., Long Beach State Univ.) Next came a 2-1 victory over Suriname in Orlando, Fla., followed by a 1-0 triumph over host Costa Rica on March 20, a 1-1 draw with the Central Americans in Edwardsville, Ill. on March 25 and a meaningless 4-2 loss at Surinam on April 2 because the U.S. had qualified already five days prior. Technical Coordinator:Nate Ngo Brent Hilliard Ron Lang GOLD AT LAST! USA def. Cuba, 3-1 (12-15, 15-13, 15-7, 15-11) (bronze medal match), Gold: Brazil The United States in the gold-medal match rallied for the victory after losing the opening game the fourth game it lost during the entire tournament. 20David Smith(MB, 6-7, Saugus, Calif., Univ. John Henn (1968) More than half the team went on to win a silver medal in 1984. 11 Annie Drews (OPP, 6-4, Elkhart, Ind., Purdue Univ.) Qualifying for an Olympics in volleyball is harder than being part of the World Championships; 24 teams get slots into Worlds, but only 12 teams make the Olympics. Four pairs two womens, two mens will represent the U.S. at the beach volleyball event taking place at Shiokaze Park. Kawika Shoji(S, 6-3, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford) Dan Greenbaum Scout Coach:Mike Sealy (Santa Monica, Calif.), USA def. TOKYO (July 23, 2021) The U.S. Womens National Team enters the Olympic Games Tokyo 2021 as the top-ranked team in the world and the three-time FIVB Volleyball Nations League champion. Fourteen players from the long list will be chosen for each week's travel roster. Micah Christenson of USA. USA def. Record: 5-1 Italy, 3-1 (24-26, 25-22, 25-15, 25-21) (pool play) 4 JeffJendryk(MB, 6-10, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola Univ. Olympic recap: The United States not only repeated as gold medalists but became the first U.S. mens volleyball team to go undefeated in the Olympic tournament. Appearances: 11* of 14 (1964, 1968, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016). 7 Lauren Carlini (S, 6-2, Aurora, Ill., Univ. ), 2 Aaron Russell (OH, 6-9, Ellicott City, Md., Penn State Univ.) With 221 member nations in the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), more than 200 national teams watch the tournament from home and wait four years for another chance. If a team plays in more than 12 events, only points from the top 12 results are counted. Just as the qualifying began, the U.S. thought it was finished, losing to Mexico in an aggregate-goals series by matching 2-0 scorelines - May 23, 1979 in Leon, Mexico and at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on June 3. [1] Contents 1 Algeria 2 Brazil 3 Canada 4 Cuba 5 France 6 Italy 7 Japan 8 Netherlands 9 South Korea 10 Spain 11 Unified Team 12 United States 13 References Pools for the beach volleyball tournament at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 were announced Monday, and the four U.S. pairs participating learned their pool play opponents. Scott Touzinsky, Coaches Netherlands, 3-0 (15-10, 15-13, 15-6) Regardless, the 1984 American men, coached by Indiana's Bob Knight, dominated and drew favorable comparisons to the 1960 USA team which many believe was the best USA Olympic team ever. Teams must play at least 12 FIVB events between June 1, 2018, and June 27, 2021. Seoul, South Korea, USA def. For full Olympic results for mens volleyball, visitOlympic.org. USA, 3-1 (25-23, 27-25, 21-25, 25-23) of Nebraska) It is what it is. USA def. Team Leader: Al Monaco The competition starts May 28th and runs through June 27th. 5 Kyle Ensing (OPP, 6-7, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State Univ.) He was signed as an amateur; this was before the Olympic tournament became an Under-23 competition. Tom Hoff of Nebraska) Paul Lotman (2012) 5 Kyle Ensing (OPP, 6-7, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State Univ.) Ricci Luyties (1988) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Pete Velasco Jr. [1] Contents 1 Brazil 2 Bulgaria 3 Cuba 4 Czechoslovakia 5 Italy 6 Libya 7 Poland 8 Romania 9 Soviet Union 10 Yugoslavia 11 References Brazil [ edit] Midnight Game Recap, Liberty Mens Volleyball vs VA Tech Recap, Liberty Mens Volleyball vs VA Tech Highlights. Players included: Flo Hyman: Flo later starred professionally in Japan, only to pass away on the court in 1986 of undiagnosed Marfan Syndrome. Canada, 3-2 (15-12, 15-12, 10-15, 11-15, 16-14)(pool play) Head Coach:Fred Sturm Brazil def. Asst. Russell Holmes (MB, 6-8, Fountain Valley, Calif., BYU) Dave Saunders (1984, 1988) Assistant Coach:Burt DeGroot. Assistant Coach:Rod Wilde They had endured a sometimes-wild rollercoaster ride through eight qualifying matches, getting eliminated and even recording a rare victory in Costa Rica. Troy Tanner (1988) Olympic recap: The United States opened the Olympic tournament rallying from a one-game deficit to upset the defending-gold medalist Soviet Union in five games. Mexico, 3-1 (14-16, 15-10, 15-9, 15-1) Jacob Highland Aug. 8: Italy def. If more than two American duos are in the top 15, only the two top-ranked teams will compete at the Tokyo Olympics. Among the matches during the losing streak included a three-game loss to the eventual gold medalist Soviet Union and blowing a two-game lead in a five-game game loss to Brazil. "Most of us had foregone at least some financial rewards in the near term to maintain our amateur status. On Aug. 18, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, the U.S. Women lost to Serbia in the semifinals of the Olympic Games in a tough five-set match. USA def. Scout Coach:Andy Read (Garden Grove, Calif.) Dan Landry 25 Kyle Russell (OPP, 6-9, Sacramento, Calif., Univ. Olympic site: Sydney, Australia 14 Michelle Bartsch-Hackley (OH, 6-3, Champaign, Ill., Univ. Aaron Russell(OH, 6-9, Ellicott City, Md., Penn State) Doug Partie Roster & Stats; Polls, Schedule & Results; On this page: Roster; Per Game Team and Opponent Stats; Per Game; . Harry Keough (left) during the USAs 1950 FIFA World Cup match vs. England. Phil Eatherton (2004) Reid Priddy Aug. 19: Italy def. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". You've got to explain it because the younger generation didn't understand it because it was 40 years ago.". The U.S. Men will open the VNL Preliminary Round in Brasilia, Brazil, before moving on to Sofia, Bulgaria, and Osaka, Japan. Tunisia, 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-19)(pool play) Russia def. The following teams and players took part in the men's volleyball tournament at the 1980 Summer Olympics, in Moscow. Keough, 63, who earned eight USMNT caps, performed with the St. Louis Steamers and Kansas City Comets before hanging up his boots for good in 1986. Korea and Serbia will play for bronze. Technical Coordinator:Chris Jackson (Phoenix, Ariz.) Spain, 3-2 (15-6, 14-16, 12-15, 15-10, 15-11)(pool play) Jim McVay, hosting ABC'sWide World of Sportsat the time, called America's 4-3 Miracle on Ice triumph over the Russians"the greatest upset in sports history." July 27: USA def. Ernie Suwara (1964) Rich Duwelius Silver: 1984, 2008, 2012 You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Debbie Green was an assistant coach at Long Beach State for more than two decades. Taylor Sander(OH, 6-4, Huntington Beach, Calif., BYU) Mitch Stahl (2020) Technical Consultant: Marv Dunphy Its not a match that the U.S. Womens National Team enjoys talking about, but they know it will be tough to avoid it. Athletic Trainer:Aaron Brock So who were these guys, the American amateur college-level hockey players? Olympic site: Los Angeles USA (11-15, 15-9, 15-11, 15-13), Gold: Soviet Union They would not have competed in Moscow for the 1980 Olympic Games even if the U.S. had not boycotted the Games. Player (Position, Height, Hometown, College) The Soviets got silver. Canada, 3-0 (15-6, 15-10, 15-7) (semifinal) Craig Buck Mike Bright A key trait of Marfans is a stretched/weakened aorta valve, which in Flos case burst while she was playing. It was a big party in our hotel that night because we had survived.". 18 hours ago, - Alix Klineman and April Ross won pool b with a 2-1 match win over the Netherlands Friday. 2/25/2020 11:00:00 AM You've got to do what it takes because you already have made that commitment.". The four newcomers are opposite Kyle Ensing, outside hitters T.J. DeFalco and Garrett Muagututia, and middle blocker Mitch Stahl. Bulgaria, 3-1 (27-29, 25-21, 25-14, 26-24) (pool play) We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Athletic TrainerAaron Brock Ryan Millar (2000, 2004, 2008) Dave Saunders USA Volleyball has revealed the 25-player U.S. Men's National Team roster for the Volleyball Nations League 2022. Featured. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Olympic recap: The U.S. streak of winning three consecutive Olympic medals ended in front of its home crowd. 6 Mitch Stahl (MB, 6-8, Chambersburg, Pa., Univ. Ron Lang(1964) And, of course, Al Michaels made historyhimself when he exclaimed during ABC's telecast, "Do you believe in miracles? Team Manager Erik Sullivan 2004 U.S. MENS VOLLEYBALL OLYMPIC TEAM He coached Washington University (1986-97) and became a TV soccer commentator for TNT, ESPN and ABC (1990-2002). Tunisia, 3-0 (15-3, 15-2, 15-3) v USA, 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-23) (pool play) The USA, which won bronze in Rio in 2016, has eight returning players. We could not believe we were awarded the penalty at such a late stage, and in front of a full National Stadium.". Van Der Beck, 20, took a different path, but had similar aspirations. Player (Position, Height, Hometown, College) 1 Matt Anderson (OPP, 6-10, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State Univ.) Scott Touzinsky (2008) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 7: Canada def. The city embraced the women, who played teams like East Germany and China in the City Auditorium. Participation Medals. Head Coach:Doug Beal 6Mitch Stahl(MB, 6-8, Chambersburg, Pa., Univ. USA def. Erik Sullivan (2000, 2004) Dan Landry (1996, 2000) Team Leader:Jim Coleman, July 19 August 4, 1996 But weapons were put aside for the Olympic Games held in Lake Placid, New York that yearsort of. Strength CoachTimothyPelot Coaches None of our players got injured. East Germany def USA, 3-0 (15-8, 15-12, 15-10) Team Manager:Gary Moy, July 28 August 12, 1984 USA, 3-1 (12-15, 15-8, 15-9, 15-12) (semifinal) Reid Priddy Thank you friends, family and USA Volleyball members for your videos. Notable players on U.S. roster: Lloy Ball, Kevin Barnett, Brook Billings, Phil Eatherton, Tom Hoff, Reid Priddy, Riley Salmon, Clay Stanley Assistant Coach:John Cook Richard Hammer(1964) They had four days. And they say, 'You know what? [1] For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Volleyball at the 1980 Summer Olympics - Men's team rosters . Russia pulled ahead in the second period, leading 3-2. Coach John Speraw and USA Volleyball on Monday announced the 2021 12-player mens Olympic volleyball team that will compete in Tokyo next month. He also was director of the team camp, Camp Kick in the Grass, to make ends meet. Tom Haine(1968) Clay Stanley also had a match-high 15 kills as the United States defeated the defending-champions Brazil in the gold-medal match. USA, 3-0 (15-5, 15-8, 15-11) of Nebraska) 11 Annie Drews (OPP, 6-4, Elkhart, Ind., Purdue Univ.) Jeff Stork Thomas Jaeschke (2016, 2020) Assistant Coach:Ron Larsen (Lafayette, Calif.) Accessible Friendly Version. Kawika Shoji (2016, 2020) USA def. A balance of youth and experience combine to form the U.S. Olympic beach volleyball team for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Thomas Jaeschke(OH, 6-7, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola of Chicago) Eight players from the 2016 Olympic bronze medal-winning team will make their returns while four will head to the Games for a first time. Van Der Beck, 60, enjoyed a 20-year career in outdoor and indoor soccer, retiring at 38 after playing with the St. Louis Ambush in 1997. USA def. Carlos Briceno (1992) Dreams dashed, the team was invited to the White House and received medals for their qualification. Dave Saunders USA, 3-0 (15-12, 15-13, 15-8) Danny Patterson Given their 40th anniversary reunion, Im focusing on the 1980 Womens Team, as the men did not qualify. Place: T-5th The U.S. Men started strong but couldn't keep pace with Brazil down the stretch, falling 3-1 (30-32, 25-23, 25-21, 25-20) on Friday at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Bryan Ivie (1992, 1996) Poland,3-0 (15-13, 15-6, 15-8) (pool play) USA def. Ryan Millar Netherlands, 3-0 (26-24, 25-20, 25-18) (pool play) USA, 3-0 (15-9, 15-13, 15-7) Brazil, 3-1 (20-25, 25-22, 25-21, 25-23) (final), Lloy Ball John Alstrom(1968) David Smith (MB, 6-7, Saugus, Calif., UC Irvine), Coaches But the Miracle on Ice wasn't actually the gold medal game. Korea def. of California Irvine) "It could have been 50 years. Bronze: Czechoslovakia. Bob Ctvrtlik (1988, 1992, 1996) 1988 U.S. MENS VOLLEYBALL OLYMPIC TEAM France, 3-1 (25-22, 25-22, 14-25, 25-22) (pool play) CoachMike Wall Consultant Coach Sue Enquist Head coach: Hugh McCutcheon USA, 3-0 (15-10, 15-11, 15-2) (pool play) Should the United States NOT have two teams in the top 15 for their gender, an American duo can earn qualification by winning the 2019 FIVB World Championship, the NORCECA Continental Cup, or the FIVB World Continental Cup. Murphy Troy(Opp, 6-8, St. Louis, Mo., Southern California) Please click on the name of the opponent in the table below to go to the event page for the individual match information, including streaming links and broadcast information. Team Doctor Dr. Chris Lee Place: T-11th Apr 7 - 7:00 pm Men's Volleyball 3 Purdue Fort Wayne 2 Sat. Patch is an alternate? USA def. Tunisia, 3-1 (25-14, 23-25, 25-14, 25-23) Twoathletesmakingtheir Womens Indoor Final Roster 1 of 4 Outside hitters Matt Anderson (West Seneca, N.Y.) Sean Rooney (Wheaton, Ill.) Phil Lotman. Chicago) Bronze: Argentina, Craig Buck July 29: Brazil def. USA, 3-0 (15-7, 15-13, 16-14) Head Coach:John Speraw Scout Coach: Charlie Sullivan Ethan Watts (1996) Despite the losses, the United States closed out its tournament with a four-game victory against the host-nation Mexico and a sweep versus Belgium. Performance Analyst Jeff Liu For them not to have that opportunity - and yeah, I was disappointed, yeah I was let down - but how I was able to divert that was because being able to fall back on having a professional career.". National Girls and Women in Sport Day in early February is named in Flos honor. USA, 3-1 (24-26, 25-23, 25-21, 25-18) (pool play) The Story Behind the Miracle on Ice . Brazil, 3-0 (15-6, 15-6, 15-7) (gold medal match), Aldis Berzins Record: 7-0 20 David Smith (MB, 6-7, Saugus, Calif., Univ. Head Coach:Doug Beal Russia def. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June14, 2021) USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 12-player mens team that will compete for the U.S. at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, pending approval from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. They see the United States as being a superpower. USA def. Among the highlights for the United States included Clay Stanley having both a match-high 16 kills and three aces in a four-game victory against the eventual silver medalists Brazil during the pool-play round. Clay Stanley (OPP, 6-9, Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii) Italy, 3-1 (9-15, 16-14, 15-11, 15-13)(pool play) There's one thing we're better at and that's soccer' and they take pride. USA Volleyball is proud to announce the 12 women who will compete for the U.S. at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, pending approval from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. USA def. The U.S. won the fourth set 25-16 and led the fifth set 11-8 before Serbia came back to win 15-13. When they heard they werent going to the Moscow Olympics in 1980, the U.S. players were stunned they wouldnt get to participate in the Summer Games due to President Carter's boycott. Then the U.S. amateurs scored two more goals in the third period to achieve a narrow 4-3 lead. As of September 2021, they are ranked 28th in the world. Serbia, 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-21) (pool play) Asst. However, they were unable to compete because of the U.S. boycott. 22Erik Shoji(L, 6-0, Honolulu, Hawaii, Stanford Univ. TEAM STORE BYU Photo Store. "I called him. Aug. 2: USA def. They gave us medals. Ross led the way with 25 points. "We found out afterwards when they checked their passports that they used professional players," Van Der Beck said. USA, 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-23), Gold: France Olympic recap: The 16-year medal drought ended for the United States as it went undefeated in the Olympic tournament to capture the nations third mens volleyball gold medal. Place: 3rd (bronze medal) *Note: the U.S. qualified for the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, USSR, but did not participate due to a USA boycott. It was the first game of the medal round. "I had heard his stories and saw all of his Olympic memorabilia," Ty said. Sports Illustrated declared the win to be the top sports moment of the 20th century. 18 GarrettMuagututia(OH, 6-5, Oceanside, Calif., Univ. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. David Lee The U.S. Women made history on Sunday, sweeping longtime rival Brazil for their first Olympic gold medal, 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-14) at Ariake Arena in Tokyo. Ebert scored again at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, 27 miles from St. Louis. Bronze: Yugoslavia, Lloy Ball 4 Things to Know About Olympic Gymnast Ludmilla Tourischeva, Biography of Mary Lou Retton, Olympic Gymnastics Champion, Biography of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Record-Setting Olympic Athlete, Following up with Famous Gymnasts of the Past, Biography of Olympic Figure Skater Oksana Baiul. Laurie Flachmeier Corbelli coached collegiate for more than 20 years, including at Texas A & M. Rita Crockett is currently head coach of both the indoor and beach teams at Florida International University. 5 Kyle Ensing (OPP, 6-7, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State Univ.) The U.S. won the first set, but Serbia took the next two. Statistician/ScoutAndrew Strick Olympic site: Seoul, South Korea They also made financial sacrifices, playing as amateur players on professional teams. It also won the opening game against Argentina and Italy before losing both pool-play matches in four games. Bronze: USA, Nick Becker USA def. American beach pair Alix Klineman and April Ross claimed the Olympic gold medal with a 2-0 victory over Australians Mariafe Artacho del Solar/Taliqua Clancy, 21-15, 21-16. Mike Lambert (1996, 2000) "Even to this day, because of my bio being on the Olympic team, I still get recognized," he said. By John Kessel | July 25, 2021 , 11:10 PM (MDT). USA def. 2012 U.S. MENS VOLLEYBALL OLYMPIC TEAM But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Donald Suxho (S, 6-5, Korce, Albania, USC) Physical Therapist & ATC Kara Kessans How it qualified for Olympics: Won NORCECA qualifying tournament Mike OHara(1964) Danny Patterson (1968) All Rights Reserved. Head coach: Alan Knipe Men's volleyball swept by NCAA DIII Southern Virginia. The hut only fit one court and forced them to learn to dig low as the height was about 18 feet. Aldis Berzins (1984) of California Los Angeles) 12 Jordan Thompson (OPP, 6-4, Edina, Minn., Univ. Riley Salmon Paul Sunderland The men's tournament in Volleyball at the 1980 Summer Olympics was the 5th edition of the event at the Summer Olympics, organized by the world's governing body, the FIVB in conjunction with the IOC. 17Thomas Jaeschke(OH, 6-6, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola Univ. "Take those sports like swimming, track and field and volleyball. The U.S. was definitely in the game, something many "experts" had never dreamed possible. 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