Mickisha Hurley

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Mickisha Hazelle Hurley
Personal information
BornMickisha Hazelle Hurley
March 6, 1975 (1975-03-06) (age 49)
Miami Shores, Florida, U.S.
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
College / UniversityBarry University
Volleyball information
PositionMiddle blocker
Number10
National team
1997–2000Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Medal record
Women's volleyball
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1999 Winnipeg Team

Mickisha Hazelle Hurley (born March 6, 1975) is an American former indoor volleyball player. She played for the United States national team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. [1] While on the national team, she was reported to have a block of 10'7". [2]

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Hurley won a bronze medal with the national team at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg. [3]

College

Hurley played college volleyball at Barry University and led the Buccaneers to an NCAA Division II Championship in 1995. [3] [4] She was a first-team All-American in 1994 and 1995. [3] [4]

Hurley was inducted into the Barry University Wall of Honor in 1998. [4] She was inducted into the Sunshine State Conference Hall of Fame in 2002. [3] [4]

Awards

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References

  1. "Mickisha Hurley". Sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
  2. Vecsey, George (September 25, 2000). "Sydney 2000: Sports of The Times; Sporting Deities Mingle at the Games". The New York Times . p. S2. Retrieved August 15, 2023.(subscription required)
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Mickisha Hurley". Olympedia. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Mickisha Hurley". Barry University Athletics. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.