Jon Root
American volleyball player
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Jonathan Edward Root (born July 10, 1964) is an American former volleyball player. Root was a member of the United States men's national volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.[1] He also helped the national team win the gold medal at the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis.[1] He was known for his quickness and power as a hitter.[2]
BornJonathan Edward Root
July 10, 1964 (age 61)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
July 10, 1964 (age 61)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
College / UniversityStanford University
PositionMiddle blocker / Outside hitter
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| Born | Jonathan Edward Root July 10, 1964 (age 61) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| College / University | Stanford University | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Middle blocker / Outside hitter | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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College
Root played college volleyball for Stanford University, where he was a three-time AVCA All-American.[3][1] He graduated from Stanford in 1986.[4]
In 2002, Root was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame.[4]
Coaching
Root has coached the Red Rock Volleyball Club in Redwood City, California.[1]
Awards
- Three-time AVCA All-American
- Pan American Games gold medal — 1987
- Olympic gold medal — 1988
- Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame — 2002