Carlos Martin Briceno (born August 10, 1967) is an American former

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player who competed in the

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, and won a bronze medal. He was known for his versatility, being able to spike from different parts of the court, including the back row. Briceno played

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, where he made the All-Southern Section. He then played college volleyball at the

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, where he was a three-time All-American.

Beach volleyball

Between 1994 and 1996, and then briefly in 1998, Briceno played

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and won about $125,000 in prizes. He won the beach volleyball silver medal at the 1994 Goodwill Games while partnering with Jeff Williams.

Awards

* High school All-Southern Section * Three-time All-American * Olympic bronze medal 1992

References

External links

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Olympedia Profile: Carlos Briceno
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Volleybox.net Profile
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