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Douglas Scott "Dusty" Dvorak (born July 29, 1958 in San Diego, California) is a former volleyball player from the United States. Dvorak was a member of the United States national volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.[1] He is regarded as one of the greatest setters of all time.[1][2]

Dvorak also helped the United States national team win gold medals in the 1985 FIVB World Cup and 1986 FIVB World Championship.[2] Along with the 1984 Olympic gold, this set of victories earned his team the "triple crown".[2]

Dvorak was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1998.[1]

College

Dvorak played volleyball at the University of Southern California (USC), helping the Trojans win NCAA Championships in 1977 and 1980.[1] In 1980, he was selected as the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Championship tournament.[3] He was an All-American all four years at USC.[1]

Beach volleyball

Between 1978 and 1988, Dvorak would occasionally play professional beach volleyball, and once partnered with legendary beach volleyball player Sinjin Smith.[4]

Awards

  • Four-time All-American
  • Two-time NCAA Champion 1977, 1980
  • NCAA Championship Most Outstanding Player 1980
  • Olympic gold medal 1984
  • FIVB World Cup gold medal 1985
  • Goodwill Games silver medal 1986
  • FIVB World Championship gold medal 1986
  • International Volleyball Hall of Fame 1998

References

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External links

Шаблон:United States men's volleyball squad 1984 Summer Olympics Шаблон:USA squad 1985 FIVB Men's World Cup Шаблон:USA squad 1986 FIVB Men's World Championship Шаблон:Volleyball Hall of Fame members