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Quick facts for kids Danielle Scott-Arruda
Personal information
Full name	Danielle Racquel Scott-Arruda
Born	(1972-10-01) October 1, 1972 (age 52) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Spike	325 cm (128 in)
Block	302 cm (119 in)
College(s)	California State University, Long Beach
Volleyball information
Position	Middle blocker
Number	2 (national team) 2 (Long Beach State)
Career
Years Teams 1990–93 1996–97 1997–98 2000–01 2001–03 2003–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 Long Beach State University Gierre Roma Leites Jundiaí Osasco VC Pioneer Red Wings Chieri Volleyball CD Macaé Osasco VC FV Castellana Grotte BMG/São Bernardo BMG/São Bernardo Banana Boat/Praia Clube
National team
1994–2012  USA
Medal record Women's volleyball Representing the  United States Olympic Games Silver 2008 Beijing Team Silver 2012 London Team World Championship Silver 2002 Germany Team FIVB World Cup Silver 2011 Japan Team Bronze 2003 Japan Team Bronze 2007 Japan Team FIVB World Grand Prix Gold 2001 Macau Team Gold 2012 Ningbo Team Bronze 2003 Andria Team Bronze 2004 Reggio Calabria Team Goodwill Games Silver 1994 Saint Petersburg Team Pan American Games Silver 1995 Mar del Plata Team Bronze 1999 Winnipeg Team Bronze 2003 Santo Domingo Team Bronze 2007 Rio de Janeiro Team NORCECA Championship Gold 2001 Santo Domingo Gold 2003 Santo Domingo Gold 2005 Port of Spain Gold 2011 Caguas Silver 1999 Monterrey Silver 2007 Winnipeg

Danielle Racquel Scott-Arruda is a famous American volleyball player. She was born on October 1, 1972. Danielle is known for playing in many Olympic Games. She competed in the Olympics in 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012. This set a new record for a U.S. female volleyball player.

Danielle Scott-Arruda's amazing career led to her being honored. In 2016, she was added to the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. This is a very special award for athletes who have achieved a lot in volleyball.

Early Life and School Sports

Danielle Scott-Arruda grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She went to Woodlawn High School there. At school, she was a top athlete in both volleyball and basketball. She was even named an All-State player for her skills.

College Volleyball Success

Danielle played college volleyball for Long Beach State. In 1991, she helped her team reach the NCAA Championship match. The next year, in 1992, she was named the Big West Conference Player of the Year. Her team also made it to the NCAA semifinals.

In 1993, Danielle led the Long Beach State team to win the NCAA National Championship. She was a star player, leading the whole country in hitting percentage. She was also named the National Player of the Year. In 1994, she received the Honda-Broderick Award. This award goes to the best female college volleyball player in the nation.

During her college career, Danielle had impressive stats. She made 1,778 kills, 693 digs, and 604 blocks. She was named an AVCA All-American three times. She also earned honors in basketball, becoming the first Big West student to be recognized in two sports in one season. In 1999, Danielle was inducted into the Long Beach State Hall of Fame.

Playing for Team USA

Danielle Scott-Arruda started her international career in 1994. She won a silver medal at the 1994 Goodwill Games in Saint Petersburg. Throughout her career, she played in over 420 matches for the U.S. national team. She won many medals, including silver at the 2002 FIVB World Championship in Germany. She also earned silver medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Danielle was known for her powerful spike, which could reach 128 inches (3.25 meters) high!

Danielle had the honor of carrying the flag for the United States. She led the U.S. team at the opening ceremony of the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Danielle Scott-Arruda with George W. Bush at the 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony

Sports Diplomacy Work

In 2019, Danielle Scott-Arruda traveled to Fiji. She went as a Sports Envoy for the U.S. State Department. This program uses sports to build friendships between countries.

Personal Life

Danielle Scott-Arruda's parents are Charles Young and Vera Scott. She has a brother named Charles and a sister named Stefanie. She was married to Eduardo Arruda, who played for the Brazilian national volleyball team. They have a daughter named Juliánné Arruda, who is 14 years old as of 2024. Danielle learned to speak Portuguese fluently while she lived in Brazil.

Awards and Honors

Danielle Scott-Arruda received many individual awards for her talent:

• Three-time AVCA All-American
• 1994 Honda-Broderick Award
• 1999 Long Beach State Hall of Fame
• 2000 Summer Olympics "Best Blocker"
• 2001 FIVB World Grand Prix "Most Valuable Player"
• 2001 FIVB World Grand Prix "Best Scorer"
• 2001 FIVB World Grand Prix "Best Blocker"
• 2002 World Championship "Best Blocker"
• 2009 Pan-American Cup "Best Blocker"
• 2016 International Volleyball Hall of Fame