Patrick Powers (volleyball)

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Pat Powers
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BornPatrick Robert Powers
February 13, 1958 (1958-02-13) (age 63)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Patrick Robert Powers (born February 13, 1958 in Los Angeles, California) is a former volleyball player from the United States. Powers was a member of the American Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1]

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).

Powers is only one of three players in the world who has won an Indoor (1986) and Beach (1987) World Championship

Achievements
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1978 - Pac-Rim Championship
1980 - NCAA Champion
1984 - Olympic Gold Medalist
1985 - World Cup Gold Medalist
1986 - World Championship Gold Medalist
1987 - World Beach Volleyball Championship

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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 2020-04-18.


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