Dmitry Muserskiy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dmitriy Muserskiy |
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| Full name | Dmitry Aleksandrovich Muserskiy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Dima, Small boy, Sir | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality |  Ukrainian Russian |
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| Born | 29 October 1988 Makiivka, Soviet Union, Ukraine |
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| Height | 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (231 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 375 cm (148 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 365 cm (144 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Middle blocker / Opposite | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current club | Suntory Sunbirds | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dmitry Aleksandrovich Muserskiy (born 29 October 1988) is a famous Russian volleyball player. He is known for being a member of the Russian national team and playing for the Japanese club, Suntory Sunbirds. Dmitry is one of the tallest athletes in the world.
He has won many important titles. These include an Olympic gold medal in 2012, the World Cup in 2011, and the European Championship in 2013. He has also won several medals in the World League.
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Dmitry Muserskiy's Volleyball Journey
Dmitry Muserskiy started playing volleyball when he was just 8 years old. His coach, Boris Osnach, helped him learn the game.
In 2006, Dmitry played for the junior national team. This is a team for younger players who are still developing their skills.
His first match for the Russian national team was on June 4, 2010. It was against the USA in the FIVB World League. In that game, Dmitry scored 13 points. This made him the top scorer for the Russian team that day!
In 2011, Dmitry and his national team had a fantastic year. They won both the FIVB World League and the FIVB World Cup. These are two very big international volleyball tournaments.
About Dmitry's Life
Dmitry Muserskiy was born in Makiivka, which is in Ukraine. At that time, it was part of the Soviet Union.
He became a Russian citizen in 2006. In February 2015, Dmitry and his wife welcomed their son, Roman, into the world.
Amazing Sporting Wins
Dmitry Muserskiy has achieved a lot in his volleyball career. Here are some of his biggest wins with his clubs and national team:
Club Successes
- CEV Champions League (Europe's top club competition)
2013/2014 – with Belogorie Belgorod
- FIVB Club World Championship (World's top club competition)
Belo Horizonte 2014 – with Belogorie Belgorod
Bangalore 2023 – with Suntory Sunbirds
- CEV Cup (Another European club competition)
2008/2009 – with Belogorie Belgorod- 2017/2018 – with Belogorie Belgorod
- Asian Club Championship (Asia's top club competition)
2022 – with Suntory Sunbirds
2023 – with Suntory Sunbirds
- National Championships (Winning in his home country's league)
- 2012/2013 Russian Cup, with Belogorie Belgorod
- 2012/2013 Russian Championship, with Belogorie Belgorod
- 2013/2014 Russian SuperCup, with Belogorie Belgorod
- 2013/2014 Russian Cup, with Belogorie Belgorod
- 2014/2015 Russian SuperCup, with Belogorie Belgorod
- 2020/2021 Japanese Championship, with Suntory Sunbirds
- 2021/2022 Japanese Championship, with Suntory Sunbirds
- 2012/2013
Individual Awards
Dmitry has also won many awards for his personal performance in games:
- 2010: FIVB World League – Best middle blocker
- 2011: FIVB World League – Best server
- 2013: FIVB World League – Best middle blocker
- 2013: CEV European Championship – Most valuable player (MVP)
- 2013: FIVB World Grand Champions Cup – Most valuable player (MVP)
- 2014: CEV Champions League – Best middle blocker
- 2014: FIVB Club World Championship – Most valuable player (MVP)
- 2018: FIVB Nations League – Best middle blocker
- 2022: Asian Club Volleyball Championship – Best opposite spiker
- 2023: Japan V.League Division 1 – Best SIX & Fighting spirit award
- 2023: Kurowashiki tournament – Fighting spirit award & Best SIX
- 2023: Asian Club Volleyball Championship – Most valuable player (MVP)
- 2023: FIVB Club Volleyball Championship – Best opposite spiker
See also
In Spanish: Dmitri Muserski para niños
