Luke Smith (volleyball) explained

Luke Smith
Fullname:Luke Dwi Putra Smith
Birth Date:1990 8, df=yes[1]
Birth Place:Jakarta, Indonesia
Height:[2]
Spike:360cm
Block:340cm
Currentclub: Cuprum Lubin
Currentnumber:14
Years:2008–2009
2009–2010
2011–2012
2012–2013
2013–2014
2014–2015
2015–2017
2017–2018
2018
2019
Teams: University of Western Australia
Australian Institute of Sport
Linköpings VC
Volley Corigliano
Kocouři VAVEX Příbram
TSV Herrsching
Hurrikaani Loimaa
Sporting CP
Afyon Belediyespor Yüntaş
Cuprum Lubin
Nationalteam: Australia

Luke Smith (born 30 August 1990 in Jakarta, Indonesia) is an Australian professional volleyballer.[1]

Smith was born in Jakarta to an Indonesian mother and English father, before moving to Albany, Western Australia, where he spent much of his early life. His family moved to Norway, before settling in the suburb of Rossmoyne near Perth.[1]

He started playing volleyball in grade 10 at Aquinas College in Salter Point. He since spent time on a scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra, and spent two years playing semi-professionally for Linkoping Volleyball Club in Linkoping, Sweden. Whilst at the AIS he played in the 2008 Youth and 2010 Junior Asian Championships.[2]

He made his debut for the Australian national volleyball team in 2011 against Thailand at the age of 20. He represented Australia at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.[2]

From January 2019, he signed a contract with Polish club Cuprum Lubin.

Sporting achievements

Clubs

Swedish Championship:

Finnish Championship

Portuguese Championship

External links

Notes and References

  1. Wilson, Ray. Surprising Aussies take on a tall task, The West Australian p.59, 2012-07-27.
  2. http://london2012.olympics.com.au/athlete/luke-smith Luke Smith - Olympic player profile