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Patrick Powers (volleyball)

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American volleyball player

Pat Powers
Personal information
Nickname"PP"
BornPatrick Robert Powers
February 13, 1958 (1958-02-13) (age 66)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
College / UniversityUniversity of Southern California
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Number13
National team
1979–1986 United States
Medal record
Men's volleyball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1984 Los Angeles Indoor
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 1986 France Indoor
FIVB World Cup
Gold medal – first place 1985 Japan
Goodwill Games
Silver medal – second place 1986 Moscow

Patrick Robert Powers (born February 13, 1958) is an American former volleyball player. He was a member of the United States men's national volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He also won gold medals at the 1985 FIVB World Cup in Japan and the 1986 FIVB World Championship in France, and a silver medal at the 1986 Goodwill Games in Moscow.

College

Powers, who prepped at Santa Monica High School, transferred to the University of Southern California after helping Santa Monica College win the 1977 state J.C. title. He lettered three years at USC (1978–80), as the Trojans won the 1980 NCAA title and were runners-up in 1979. He was a two-time All-American first teamer and NCAA All-Tournament team member (1979–80).

Beach volleyball

Powers played beach volleyball from 1979 to 1996, and won 12 tournaments and $548,000 in prizes.

Awards

  • 1978 - Pac-Rim Championship
  • 1980 - NCAA Champion
  • 1984 - Olympic gold medal
  • 1985 - FIVB World Cup gold medal
  • 1986 - Goodwill Games silver medal
  • 1986 - FIVB World Championship gold medal
  • 1987 - World Beach Volleyball Championship

See also

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Pat Powers". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020.
  2. Krastev, Todor. "Men Volleyball V World Cup 1985 Japan - 22-01.12 Winner United States (1st)". Todor66.com. Archived from the original on September 5, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "Pat Powers". Olympedia. Archived from the original on August 26, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  4. ^ "Pat Powers, 2018". Southern California Indoor Volleyball Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  5. "Volleyball" (PDF). NCAA. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 20, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  6. "USC Has Two Former Greats Make SCIVBHOF 2018 Class: Pat Powers, Ron Lang". USC Athletics. January 3, 2018. Archived from the original on February 23, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  7. "Pat Powers". Beach Volleyball Database. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.

External links

United States men's volleyball squad – 1984 Summer Olympics – Gold medal
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United States squad – 1985 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup – Gold medal
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United States squad – 1986 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship – Gold medal
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