Chiaka Ogbogu
| Chiaka Ogbogu | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Nationality | American | ||
| Born | April 15, 1995 New Jersey, United States | ||
| Hometown | Coppell, Texas, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight | 161 lb (73 kg) | ||
| Spike | 125 in (318 cm) | ||
| Block | 121 in (307 cm) | ||
| College(s) | University of Texas | ||
| Volleyball information | |||
| Position | Middle blocker | ||
| Current club |  Vakifbank SK | ||
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Medal record | |||
Chiaka Sylvia Ogbogu (born April 15, 1995) is an American volleyball player. She plays for Vakifbank SK and the United States women's volleyball team. She participated in the and the 2018 and 2019 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League.[1]
Ogbogu led Coppell High School to two straight volleyball Texas state championships in 2011 and 2012 and then played for University of Texas at Austin.[2] On a club level, she started her professional career for Il Bisonte Firenze[3] She is currently playing for the Turkish club VakifBank.[4]
On June 7, 2021, US National Team head coach Karch Kiraly announced she would be part of the 12-player Olympic roster for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.[5]
Clubs[]
Il Bisonte Firenze (2017–2018)
KPS Chemik Police (2018–2019)- Imoco Volley Conegliano (2019–2020)
Eczacıbaşı VitrA (2020–2021)- VakıfBank (2021–)
Awards[]
Club[]
- 2018-19 Polish Cup -
Champion, with Chemik Police - 2019 Italian Supercup - Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
- 2019 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship - Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
- 2019-20 Italian Cup (Coppa Italia) - Champion, with Imoco Volley Conegliano
- 2020 AXA Sigorta Champions Cup (Turkish Super Cup) - Champion, with Eczacibasi Vitra
References[]
- ^ "Team Roster - USA - FIVB Volleyball Nations League 2018". volleyball.world. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
- ^ "Chiaka Ogbogu - 2017 Volleyball Roster - Texas Athletics". texassports.com. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
- ^ "Texas' Chiaka Ogbogu to begin her professional career in Italy". Hookem.com. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
- ^ "Players | VakıfBank Sports Club". www.vakifbanksporkulubu.com. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
- ^ "USAV Announces U.S. Olympic Women's Volleyball Team". USA Volleyball. June 7, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
External links[]
- Player info Team USA
- FIVB profile
- "US Women Set Volleyball Nations League Roster". teamusa.org. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
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2020 USA Olympic Volleyball Team (women's indoor – gold, women's beach – gold) | ||
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| Women's indoor | ||
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Categories:
- 1995 births
- Living people
- American women's volleyball players
- Volleyball players at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- American expatriate sportspeople in Germany
- Expatriate volleyball players in Germany
- Texas Longhorns women's volleyball players
- Middle blockers
- People from Coppell, Texas
- University of Texas alumni
- American expatriate sportspeople in Turkey
- American expatriate sportspeople in Italy
- Olympic gold medalists for the United States in volleyball
- Medalists at the 2020 Summer Olympics