|
Kathryn Plummer
Kathryn Rose Plummer (born October 16, 1998) is an American professional volleyball player who plays as an outside hitter for the United States women's national volleyball team and the Italian club Imoco Volley. Early life Plummer was born to Kevin and Michelle Plummer and grew up in Aliso Viejo, California. She attended Aliso Niguel High School where she played volleyball and graduated in 2016. Career College Plummer was heavily recruited out of high school, getting her first scholarship offer in the 7th grade. She ultimately selected Stanford on a full athletic scholarship. While at Stanford, she helped Stanford win NCAA national championships in 2016, 2018 and 2019. She was named to the NCAA all-tournament team all three years, and won the Most Outstanding Player award in 2018 and 2019. As a freshman, she won National Freshman of the Year by the AVCA, and in 2017 and 2018 she was named the National Player of the Year. Professional clubs * Saugella Team Monza (2019–202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanford Cardinal
The Stanford Cardinal are the athletic teams that represent Stanford University. As of June, 2022, Stanford's program has won 131 NCAA team championships. Stanford has won at least one NCAA team championship each academic year for 46 consecutive years, starting in 1976–77 and continuing through 2021–22. Stanford won 25 consecutive NACDA Directors' Cups, from 1994–95 through 2018–19, awarded annually to the most successful overall college sports program in the nation. 177 Stanford-affiliated athletes have won a total of 296 Summer Olympic medals (150 gold, 79 silver, 67 bronze), including 26 medals at the 2020 Tokyo games. Stanford's teams compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) for college football) level as a member of the Pac-12 Conference, along with other schools from the western third of the United States. Nickname and mascot history Cardinal red was chosen as Stanford's official color by an assem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Tournament
The 2016 NCAA Division I women's volleyball tournament began on December 1, 2016 and concluded on December 17 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The tournament field was determined on November 27, 2016. Stanford defeated Texas 3 sets to 1 in the final to claim their seventh title, tying them with Penn State for most all-time. Qualifying teams The champions of the NCAA's 32 conferences qualified automatically, while the remaining 32 positions were filled with at-large selections. The Big Ten and Pac-12 led all conferences with eight teams each in the field, followed by the Big 12, which placed six teams. Records Bracket The first two rounds are held on campus sites (the home court of the seeded team). Regional semifinals and finals will be held at four non-predetermined campus sites, which will be announced after play concludes, on December 3. Lincoln Regional Schedule First round Second round Regional semifinals Regional Final Austin Regional Sch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Summer Olympics
The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some preliminary events that began on 21 July. Tokyo was selected as the host city during the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 7 September 2013. The Games were originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, but due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, on 24 March 2020, the event was postponed to 2021, the first such instance in the history of the Olympic Games (previous games had been cancelled but not rescheduled). However, the event retained the ''Tokyo 2020'' branding for marketing purpose.Multiple sources: * * * It was largely held behind closed doors with no public spectators permitted due to the declaration of a state of emergency in the Greater Tokyo Area in response to the pandemic, the first and so far only Olympic Games to be held without official spectators. The Games were the mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominican Republic Women's National Volleyball Team
The Dominican Republic women's national volleyball team had its biggest win in 2003, when the squad surprisingly won the 2003 Pan American Games on home soil. Currently ranked 6th. Results Summer Olympics Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place World Championship Champions Runners up Third place Fourth place World Grand Champions Cup Champions Runners up Third place Fourth place World Cup Champions Runners up Third place Fourth place World Grand Prix Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place , valign="top" width=0%, FIVB Nations League Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place Pan American Games Champions Runners up Third place Fourth place , valign="top" width=0%, Pan Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rimini, Italy
Rimini ( , ; rgn, Rémin; la, Ariminum) is a city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy and capital city of the Province of Rimini. It sprawls along the Adriatic Sea, on the coast between the rivers Marecchia (the ancient ''Ariminus'') and Ausa (ancient ''Aprusa''). It is one of the most notable seaside resorts in Europe with revenue from both internal and international tourism forming a significant portion of the city's economy. It is also near San Marino, a small nation within Italy. The first bathing establishment opened in 1843. Rimini is an art city with ancient Roman and Renaissance monuments, and is also the birthplace of the film director Federico Fellini. The city was founded by the Romans in 268 BC. Throughout Roman times, Rimini was a key communications link between the north and south of the peninsula. On its soil, Roman emperors erected monuments such as the Arch of Augustus and the Tiberius Bridge to mark the beginning and the end of the Decumanus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League
The FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League is an international volleyball competition contested by the senior women's national teams of the members of the ' (FIVB), the sport's global governing body. The first tournament took place between May and July 2018, with the final taking place in Nanjing, China. United States won the inaugural edition, defeating Turkey in the final. In July 2018, the FIVB announced that China would host the next three editions of the women's Volleyball Nations League Finals, from 2019–2021, but on March 13, 2020 the FIVB decided to postpone the Nations League until after the 2020 Summer Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the FIVB canceled the 2020 edition and confirmed Italy as the host of the final stage of the 2021 VNL. The creation of the tournament was announced in October 2017 (alongside with the announcement of the Challenger Cup) as a joint project between the FIVB, the IMG and 21 national federations. The Nations League replac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WVC Dynamo Kazan
Dinamo Kazan (''russian: Динамо-Казань'') is a Russian women's volleyball club based in Kazan. The club was founded in 2002 and plays in the super league, the top Russian league. Previous names * Kazanochka (2002–2008) * Dinamo Kazan (2008–2019) * Dinamo-Ak Bars (2020– History The club was founded in September 2002 as ''Kazanochka'' and made quick progress in the lower leagues, arriving at the Super league in the 2005–06 season. On its second season at the Super league, the club reached the top four and earned a spot at the 2007–08 CEV Women's Challenge Cup. The 2007–08 season was difficult for the club, who lost its main sponsor just before the start of the season. Faced with an uncertain future, the club just managed to fulfil its season competitions commitments with poor results, being relegated from the Super league and failing to qualify in the top 8 of the CEV Challenge Cup. With the club at the point of being dissolved, the Ministry of Internal Aff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019–20 Women's CEV Cup
The 2019–20 Women's CEV Cup is the 48th edition of the European CEV Cup volleyball club tournament, the former "Top Teams Cup". Format The tournament is played on a knockout format, with 32 teams participating. Initially 27 teams were allocated direct vacancies to enter the competition, with another 5 teams joining the competition via Champions League qualification. On 26 June 2019, a drawing of lots in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, determined the team's pairing for each match. Each team plays a home and an away match with result points awarded for each leg (3 points for 3–0 or 3–1 wins, 2 points for 3–2 win, 1 point for 2–3 loss). After two legs, the team with the most result points advances to the next round. In case the teams are tied after two legs, a is played immediately at the completion of the second leg. The Golden Set winner is the team that first obtains 15 points, provided that the points difference between the two teams is at least 2 points (thus, the Golden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Futura Volley Busto Arsizio
UYBA Volley is an Italian women's volleyball club based in Busto Arsizio, in the province of Varese. The team currently plays in the Serie A1, Italy's highest professional league. The team is sponsored by Yamamay, an Italian company that produces undergarment and swimsuits. Previous names Due to sponsorship, the club have competed under the following names: * Brums Busto Arsizio (2000–2002) * Dimeglio Brums Busto Arsizio (2002–2006) * Yamamay Busto Arsizio (2006–2012) * Unendo Yamamay Busto Arsizio (2012–2016) * Unet Yamamay Busto Arsizio (2016–2017) * Unet E-Work Busto Arsizio (2017–present) History In 1996, Serie A1 club Unione Sportiva Cistellum Volley was playing at the Palazzetto dello Sport in Cislago, a venue with small capacity, forcing the club to look for a new home venue. In 1997, when the nearby city of Busto Arsizio inaugurated a 4,490 seat venue named PalaYamamay-Maria Piantanida, Cistellum decided to relocate to Busto Arsizio where it remained for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AGIL Volley
AGIL Volley is an Italian women's volleyball club based in Novara and currently playing in the Serie A1. Previous names Due to sponsorship, the club have competed under the following names: * AGIL Trecate (1984–1999) * AGIL Volley Trecate (1999–2001) * Asystel Novara (2001–2003) * AGIL Volley Trecate (2003–2012) * Igor Gorgonzola Novara (2012–present) History The club was founded in 1984 as and was based in Trecate. The club name is an acronym for Amicizia, Gioia, Impegno, Lealtà (friendship, joy, commitment, loyalty) and originally it started as a youth centre designed to help youngsters develop together through sport. The project grew over the years and investment was made to a build sports complex with a beach volleyball field and a multi-purpose sports facility for volleyball, futsal and basketball. After spending its first years competing in regional tournaments, in 1989 the club started moving through the Italian lower leagues. By the end of the 1990s it was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Women's Volleyball Cup
The Italian Volleyball Federation ( it, Federazione Italiana Pallavolo, FIPAV), is the governing body for Volleyball in Italy since 1946. The FIPAV has reported a significant increase in its membership numbers, with over 300,000 registered members as of 2022. This is a notable increase from the pre-COVID numbers in 2019, indicating a growing interest in volleyball in Italy. FIPAV attributes this "boom" to several factors, including the success of the Italian national teams, increased investment in the sport, and a renewed focus on grassroots development. The organization has also emphasized the importance of continued investment in the sport to sustain this growth and maintain its popularity among Italians of all ages and backgrounds. History The Italian Federation has been recognised by FIVB from 1947 and is a member of Confédération Européenne de Volleyball. Presidents See also *Italy men's national volleyball team *Italy women's national volleyball team References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volley Bergamo
Volley Bergamo is an Italian women's volleyball club based in Bergamo and currently playing in the Italian Women's Volleyball League, Serie A1. Previous names Due to sponsorship, the club have competed under the following names: * Volley Bergamo (1991–1992) * Foppapedretti Bergamo (1992–2000) * Radio 105 Foppapedretti Bergamo (2000–2006) * Play Radio Foppapedretti Bergamo (2006–2007) * Foppapedretti Bergamo (2007–2010) * Norda Foppapedretti Bergamo (2010–2012) * Foppapedretti Bergamo (2012–2018) * Zanetti Bergamo (2018–2021) * Volley Bergamo 1991 (2021– ) History Beginnings (1991–1994) Volley Bergamo was founded in 1991 by Mauro Ferraris and first played in the 1991–92 Serie B1 (third tier). In the following season (1992–93) it started a partnership with Foppapedretti and gained promotion to the Serie A2 (second tier). The club gain a second successive promotion in 1993–94 by winning the Serie A2 and being promoted to the Italian Women's Volleyball Leag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.jpg "Click for more on -> 2020 Summer Olympics")
_pictogram.svg "Click for more on -> Italian Women's Volleyball Cup")
