Micah Christenson facts for kids
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| Full name | Micah Makanamaikalani Christenson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | May 8, 1993 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
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| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 137 in (349 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 130 in (340 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College(s) | University of Southern California | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Setter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current club | Zenit Kazan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Micah Makanamaikalani Christenson (born May 8, 1993) is an American professional volleyball player. He is known for being a setter, which is like the quarterback of a volleyball team. Micah plays for the club team Zenit Kazan and is also a key player for the United States national volleyball team. He has won many important medals, including bronze medals at the Olympic Games in 2016 and 2024. He also helped his team win gold at the World Cup in 2015 and 2023.
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Micah Christenson's Early Life and Family
Micah Christenson was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. His parents, Robert and Charlene Christenson, were also athletes. His father, Robert, played basketball at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. His mother, Charlene, was a very successful volleyball player. She won three national championships and was named an All-American twice. Micah's sister, Joanna, also played volleyball in college.
Micah started playing club volleyball in 2005. He also played basketball and was named Gatorade Player of the Year in Hawaii twice. Micah is married to Brooke Christenson, and they have two sons and a daughter. He is a Christian.
Micah Christenson's Volleyball Career
Micah played both basketball and volleyball at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama in Honolulu. He helped his school win three state championships: two in basketball (2009 and 2011) and one in volleyball (2011). After high school, he went to the University of Southern California and played for the USC Trojans team.
Playing for the U.S. Junior National Team
Micah was a starter for the U.S. Junior National Team. This team won a gold medal at the 2010 NORCECA Junior Championship in Canada. He also played in the FIVB 2009 Boy's Youth World Championship in Italy. In 2011, he played for the U.S. Junior National Team again at the FIVB Men’s Junior World Championship in Brazil. He was the captain of the U.S. Junior National Team that won a gold medal in 2012.
Joining the U.S. National Team
In 2013, Micah was called up to the senior U.S. national team. He was only 20 years old, making him the youngest starting setter to play for the U.S. at this level. In his first tournament, the NORCECA Championship, the U.S. team won. Micah was recognized as the Best Server and Best Setter in that tournament. In 2014, he helped the team win a gold medal at the World League in Florence, Italy.
Playing for Professional Clubs
Micah has also played for several professional volleyball clubs. In the 2016-2017 season, he played for Cucine Lube Civitanova and helped them win the Superlega, Italy's top championship. In 2021, he signed a two-year contract with the Russian club, Zenit Kazan. His team had a great first season, winning the Russian Superleague with only one loss.
Micah Christenson's Awards and Honors
Micah Christenson has won many awards throughout his career, both with his clubs and as an individual player.
Club Honors
- CEV Champions League
2017–18 – with Cucine Lube Civitanova
- FIVB Club World Championship
Poland 2017 – with Cucine Lube Civitanova
- Domestic Championships
- 2016–17
Italian Cup, with Cucine Lube Civitanova - 2016–17
Italian Championship, with Cucine Lube Civitanova - 2018–19 Italian Supercup, with Modena Volley
- 2021–22 Russian Cup, with Zenit Kazan
- 2022–23 Russian Cup, with Zenit Kazan
- 2022–23 Russian Superleague, with Zenit Kazan
- 2016–17
Individual Awards
- 2013: NORCECA Championship – Best setter
- 2013: NORCECA Championship – Best server
- 2015: FIVB World Cup – Best setter
- 2017: NORCECA Championship – Most valuable player
- 2018: FIVB World Championship – Best setter
- 2019: FIVB Nations League – Best setter
- 2019: FIVB World Cup – Best setter
- 2022: FIVB Nations League – Best setter
- 2023: FIVB Nations League – Best setter
- 2023: NORCECA Championship – Most valuable player
See also
In Spanish: Micah Christenson para niños
