Xander Ketrzynski

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Xander Ketrzynski
Personal information
Born (2000-01-27) January 27, 2000 (age 24)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sport
SportVolleyball
Medal record
Men's Volleyball
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Xander Ketrzynski (born January 27, 2000) is a Canadian volleyball athlete, competing in the indoor discipline. [1]

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Career

In 2020, Ketrzynski signed a contract to play in Qatar. [2] Ketrzynski competed for the Canadian team as part of the 2024 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League. [3] In July 2024, Ketrzynski was named to Canada's 2024 Olympic team. [4] [5]

Personal life

For post secondary education, Ketrzynski attended Toronto Metropolitan University. [6]

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References

  1. "Xander Ketrzynski". wwww.olympic.ca. Canadian Olympic Committee . Retrieved 13 July 2024.
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  4. "Captain Nick Hoag leads Canadian men's Olympic volleyball team into Paris". Toronto Star . Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Canadian Press. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  5. Fenton, Caela (8 July 2024). "Team Canada men's volleyball team ready to smash it in Paris". Canadian Olympic Committee . Retrieved 8 July 2024.
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