How many gold medals does volleyball have in the Olympics?
The Soviet Union holds the record for the most gold medals and the most medals in Olympic volleyball, with 7 and 12, respectively, while Brazil has the most medals in beach volleyball, with 11, and the United States the most gold, with 6.
Which country won the gold medal in men’s volleyball in 1976 Olympics?
the Polish men
The Montreal Games of 1976 saw the Polish men win the nation’s only gold medal in the sport, after the women had won bronze in 1964 and 1968.
Who was the first volleyball player to win 3 Olympic gold medals?
Karch Kiraly
Karch Kiraly, byname of Charles Kiraly, (born November 3, 1960, Jackson, Michigan, U.S.), American athlete who was the first volleyball player to win three Olympic gold medals and was considered one of the sport’s greatest players, excelling at both indoor and beach volleyball.
Who won gold medal for men’s volleyball?
Men’s Volleyball Winners at Olympics
| Year | Gold | Bronze |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Brazil | Russia |
| 2008 | United States | Russia |
| 2012 | Russia | Italy |
| 2016 | Brazil | United States |
Who won the first gold medal in women’s volleyball?
the U.S.
The final point sealed the Americans’ victory in three dominant sets, 25-21, 25-20, 25-14, and gave the U.S. its first Olympic gold medal in women’s volleyball. It was the U.S.’s 39th gold of this Olympics, top among all countries.
Who won Olympic Volleyball 2020?
France
Argentina
Volleyball at the 2020 Summer Olympics/Medalists
Who won last Olympic volleyball?
Women’s Volleyball Winners at Olympics
| Year | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | China | Russia |
| 2008 | Brazil | United States |
| 2012 | Brazil | United States |
| 2016 | China | Serbia |
Who won volleyball gold 2021?
United States
BrazilSerbia
Volleyball at the 2020 Summer Olympics/Medalists
For the first time in the team’s history, United States indoor women’s volleyball has climbed atop the podium. The U.S. defeated Brazil in resounding fashion on Sunday, sweeping all three sets en route to its first-ever Olympic gold medal.
Who won women’s volleyball gold medal?
U.S. Women
TOKYO (Aug. 8, 2021) – The U.S. Women’s National Team left no doubts as to who the Olympic champion is. 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.
Who won the Olympic gold medal in women’s volleyball?
the U.S. women’s volleyball team
TOKYO — On the final day of the Tokyo Summer Olympics, the U.S. women’s volleyball team did something it had never done before: win a gold medal. The squad defeated Brazil 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-14) at Ariake Arena.
Who won the Olympic gold in women’s volleyball?
USA
USA Wins Women’s Volleyball Gold With Sweep of Brazil The U.S. defeated Brazil in resounding fashion on Sunday, sweeping all three sets en route to its first-ever Olympic gold medal. The Americans controlled the match the entire night, winning the final set 25–14.
Who won Olympic volleyball 2020?
Who won the 2016 Olympics volleyball?
Brazil
ItalyUnited States
Volleyball at the 2016 Summer Olympics/Medalists
Who won the volleyball medals at the Los Angeles Olympics?
The United States won its first medals in volleyball at the Los Angeles Games: a gold in the men’s competition, and a silver in the women’s. The People’s Republic of China won the gold medal in the women’s competition in Los Angeles, their first time participating in an Olympic volleyball competition.
Which countries have won the most gold medals in volleyball in Olympics?
The Japanese women’s team won the gold at the inaugural Olympic volleyball competition, and the silver at the following two Games. The Montreal Games of 1976 saw the Polish men win the nation’s only gold medal in the sport, after the women had won bronze in 1964 and 1968. At the 1980 Moscow Olympics, the hosts won gold in both competitions.
Who won the 2004 Olympic beach volleyball gold medal?
May-Treanor and Walsh Jennings, as noted above, won beach volleyball gold medals in 2004, 2008 and 2012. The other is Karch Kiraly, who won gold with the United States men’s indoor team in 1984 and 1988 and in beach volleyball in 1996. Kiraly is the only player of either gender to win medals in both indoor and beach volleyball.
Who won the women’s volleyball at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
TOKYO — The United States beat Brazil in the women’s volleyball final on Sunday to grab their first gold medal in the sport at Tokyo Games. Brazil took the silver medal while Serbia overpowered South Korea in the Ariake Arena to take the bronze. Follow all the 2020 Olympics action