Jon Root
Personal information
NicknameJon
NationalityAmerican
BornJonathan Edward Root
July 10, 1964 (1964-07-10) (age 59)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
College / UniversityStanford University
Volleyball information
PositionMiddle blocker / Outside hitter
Number3
National team
1986-1994 United States
Medal record
Men’s volleyball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Team
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis Team

Jonathan Edward "Jon" Root (born July 10, 1964) is an American former volleyball player. He was a member of the United States men's national volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.[1]

Root also helped the national team win the gold medal at the 1987 Pan American Games.[1]

College

Root played college volleyball for Stanford University, where he was a three-time AVCA All-American.[2][1] He graduated from Stanford in 1986.[3]

In 2002, Root was inducted into the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame.[3]

Coaching

Root has coached the Red Rock Volleyball Club in Redwood City, California.[1]

Awards

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Jon Root". Olympedia. Archived from the original on August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Men's Volleyball National Honors and Awards". Gostanford.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Jon Root". Gostanford.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.

External links

United States men's volleyball squad – 1988 Summer Olympics – Gold medal
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