Dusty Dvorak
Dusty Dvorak | |||
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Personal information | |||
Nickname | Dusty | ||
Nationality | American | ||
Born |
Douglas Scott Dvorak July 29, 1958 (age 65) San Diego, California, U.S. |
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Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
College / University | University of Southern California | ||
Volleyball information | |||
Position | Setter | ||
Number | 1 | ||
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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. He is regarded as one of the greatest setters of all time.
Dvorak also helped the United States national team win gold medals in the 1985 World Cup and 1986 World Championship. Along with the 1984 Olympic gold, this set of victories earned his team the "triple crown".
Dvorak was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1998.
College
Dvorak played volleyball at the University of Southern California (USC), helping the Trojans win NCAA Championships in 1977 and 1980. In 1980, he was selected as the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Championship tournament. He was an All-American all four years at USC.
Beach volleyball
Between 1978 and 1988, Dvorak would occasionally play professional beach volleyball, and once partnered with legendary beach volleyball player Sinjin Smith.
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