Carlos Briceno Explained
| Carlos Briceno |
| Birth Name: | Carlos Martin Briceno |
| Birth Place: | Newport Beach, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6'4" |
| College: | University of Hawaii |
| Teamnumber: | 1 |
| Position: | Outside hitter |
| Nationalyears: | 1991–1993 |
| Medaltemplates-Title: | Medal record |
Carlos Martin Briceno (born August 10, 1967) is an American former volleyball player who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, and won a bronze medal.[1] [2] He was known for his versatility, being able to spike from different parts of the court, including the back row.[3]
Briceno played volleyball at Fountain Valley High School, where he made the All-Southern Section. He then played college volleyball at the University of Hawaii, where he was a three-time All-American.[4]
Beach volleyball
Between 1994 and 1996, and then briefly in 1998, Briceno played beach volleyball and won about $125,000 in prizes.[5] He won the beach volleyball silver medal at the 1994 Goodwill Games while partnering with Jeff Williams.[6]
Awards
- High school All-Southern Section
- Three-time All-American
- Olympic bronze medal — 1992
- Goodwill Games beach volleyball silver medal — 1994
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Carlos Briceno . Olympedia . July 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230501090417/https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/53279 . May 1, 2023 . live .
- News: Five County Players Make Olympic Team : Volleyball: Hilliard, Briceno and Becker join gold-medal veterans Timmons and Fortune on U.S. roster. . . Reilley . Mike . July 1, 1992 . September 25, 2024 .
- News: Briceno Won’t Take ‘No’ for an Answer : Volleyball: Some have told former Fountain Valley player to focus on making ’96 Olympic team. But he’s determined to play in Barcelona. . Reilley . Mike . May 17, 1992 . Los Angeles Times . July 29, 2023 .
- Web site: Coaches / Staff . Mizuno Long Beach Volleyball . August 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230604132413/https://mizunovolleyballclub.com/mizuno/about/coaches/ . June 4, 2023 . dead .
- Web site: Carlos Briceno . . July 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221015194835/http://www.bvbinfo.com/player.asp?ID=193 . October 15, 2022 . live .
- News: No rest for weary Briceno . . Putnam . Bob . May 26, 1996 . November 8, 2023 .
