Aaron Russell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aaron Russell |
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Russell in 2017
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| Full name | Aaron Joseph Russell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Ronnie Ron |
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| Born | June 4, 1993 Arbutus, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Hometown | Ellicott City, Maryland, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.05 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 216 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 140 in (360 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 130 in (340 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College(s) | Pennsylvania State University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Outside hitter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current club | Warta Zawiercie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Aaron Joseph Russell (born June 4, 1993) is an American professional volleyball player. He plays as an outside hitter for Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie and the U.S. national team. Aaron has won bronze medals at the Olympic Games in Rio 2016 and Paris 2024. He also won a bronze medal at the 2018 World Championship.
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About Aaron Russell
Aaron Russell grew up in Ellicott City, Maryland, in the U.S. His parents are Stewart and Marian Russell. Aaron is the second of five brothers. His brothers are Peter, Samuel, Tim, and Paul. Peter also plays professional volleyball.
High School and College Years
Aaron was a great soccer player at Centennial High School in Maryland. His school did not have a boys' volleyball team. So, he helped the girls' team practice. He also played club volleyball at MVP (Maryland Volleyball Program).
In 2015, Aaron graduated from Pennsylvania State University. While at Penn State, he was named an AVCA First Team All–American in 2014 and 2015. He helped Penn State reach the NCAA men's championship semifinals all four years.
Family Life
On July 30, 2017, Aaron married Kendall Pierce. She was also a volleyball player at Penn State. They have one daughter together.
Aaron's Volleyball Career
Aaron Russell started playing for the Boys’ Youth Team in 2010 and 2011. He was also part of the Men's Junior National Team in 2013. In 2014, he joined the senior U.S. national team.
Professional Club Teams
In 2015, Aaron joined his first professional team, Sir Safety Perugia in Italy. After three years with Perugia, he signed with another Italian team, Diatec Trentino, in June 2018.
At the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship in Poland, Aaron was named the Most Valuable Player. This was because he helped Diatec Trentino win their fifth gold medal. This is the most gold medals won by any club team in the tournament's history.
Olympic and International Success
In 2016, Aaron played in his first Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. He was part of the U.S. Olympic team. They won a bronze medal by beating Russia in five sets. Aaron was named one of the Best Outside Spikers of the tournament.
In 2024, Aaron played in his second Olympic Games in Paris. The U.S. Olympic team won another bronze medal. They beat Italy in three sets.
Awards and Achievements
Club Honors
- CEV Champions League
2016–17 – with Sir Safety Perugia- 2024–25 – with Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie
- FIVB Club World Championship
Poland 2018 – with Trentino Volley
- CEV Cup
2018–19 – with Diatec Trentino
- Domestic Titles
- 2017–18 Italian SuperCup, with Sir Safety Perugia
- 2017–18 Italian Cup, with Sir Safety Perugia
- 2017–18
Italian Championship, with Sir Safety Perugia - 2024–25 Polish SuperCup, with Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie
- 2017–18
Individual Awards
- 2016: Olympic Games – Best outside spiker
- 2017: NORCECA Championship – Best outside spiker
- 2017: Italian SuperCup – Most valuable player
- 2018: FIVB Club World Championship – Most valuable player
- 2023: V.League Division 1 – Best server
- 2024: Polish SuperCup – Most valuable player
College Awards
- AVCA First Team All–American – 2014, 2015
- NCAA Championship All–Tournament Team – 2015
- Uvaldo Acosta Memorial EIVA Player of the Year – 2013, 2014, 2015
- EIVA First Team All–Conference – 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
- EIVA Championship Most Outstanding Player – 2013, 2015
- EIVA Championship All–Tournament Team – 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
