William Silva (volleyball)

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William
Personal information
BornWilliam Carvalho da Silva
(1954-11-16) 16 November 1954 (age 70)
São Paulo, Brazil
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Volleyball information
PositionSetter
Number7
National team
1975–1988Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Medal record
Men's volleyball
Representing Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil
Olympic rings.svg
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1984 Los Angeles Team
World Championship
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1982 Argentina
FIVB World Cup
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1981 Japan
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1983 Caracas Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1975 Mexico City Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1979 Caguas Team
CSV South American Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1981 Santiago
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1983 São Paulo

William Carvalho da Silva (born 16 November 1954), more commonly known as William, is a Brazilian former volleyball player who competed in the 1976, 1980, 1984, and the 1988 Summer Olympics. William was the captain of the Brazilian team in the 1980s. [1] He was a setter. [2]

He was born in São Paulo. [3]

In 1976, William was part of the Brazilian team that finished seventh in the Olympic tournament in Montreal. [3]

In 1980, he finished fifth with the Brazilian team in the Olympic tournament in Moscow. [3]

In 1984, William was a member of the Brazilian team that won the silver medal in the Olympic tournament in Los Angeles. [3]

In 1988, his final Olympic appearance, Willian finished fourth with the Brazilian team in the Olympic tournament in Seoul. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Which Olympic sport are Brazilians going nuts for in 2016?". BBC . 11 March 2015. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  2. ↑ Shook, Richard L. (1 August 1984). "The United States, minus a key player, rolled over..." United Press International . Long Beach, California. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "William". Olympedia. Archived from the original on 3 May 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.


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