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| Full name | Bethany Paige Zummo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | February 15, 1993 (age 32) Dublin, California, U.S. |
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| Hometown | Dublin, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5'3" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College(s) | Central Oaklahoma | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Libero | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current team | USA Sitting Volleyball Women's | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bethany Paige Zummo, born on February 15, 1993, is an amazing American athlete. She is a talented sitting volleyball player. Bethany is a key member of the United States women's national sitting volleyball team. She has helped her team win many gold medals.
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Bethany's Early Life and Education
Bethany Zummo grew up in Dublin, California. She attended Dublin High School. After high school, she continued her education and played volleyball. She went to the University of Central Oklahoma.
Playing Sitting Volleyball
Bethany is famous for her skills in sitting volleyball. This sport is a version of volleyball played while sitting down. It is popular in the Paralympic Games. Bethany plays as a Libero, which is a defensive position. Liberos are known for their quick reactions and great digging skills.
Winning Gold Medals
Bethany has achieved incredible success with her team.
- She won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio.
- Her team also earned gold at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo.
- They continued their winning streak at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.
- She also won gold medals at the 2015 Parapan American Games in Toronto.
- Another gold came at the 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima.
These victories show her dedication and hard work.
Beyond the Court
Bethany is not just an athlete. In 2020, she used her skills to help others. She sewed many masks. She then donated these masks to people who needed them. This shows her caring spirit off the court.
External links
- Bethany Zummo at USA Volleyball
- Bethany Zummo at the United States Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). (archived 2021-09-24)
- Bethany Zummo at the International Paralympic Committee
