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Quick facts for kids Micah Christenson
Christenson in 2019
Personal information
Full name	Micah Makanamaikalani Christenson
Born	(1993-05-08) May 8, 1993 (age 32) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
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
Volleyball information
Position	Setter
Current club	Rana Verona
Number	11
Career
Years Teams 2012–2015 2015–2018 2018–2021 2021–2025 2025- USC Trojans Volley Lube Modena Volley Zenit Kazan Rana Verona
National team
2013–  USA
Medal record Men's volleyball Representing  United States Olympic Games Bronze 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team Bronze 2024 Paris Team FIVB World Championship Bronze 2018 Italy/Bulgaria FIVB World Cup Gold 2015 Japan Gold 2023 Japan Bronze 2019 Japan FIVB World League Gold 2014 Florence Bronze 2015 Rio de Janeiro FIVB Nations League Silver 2019 Chicago Silver 2022 Bologna Silver 2023 Gdańsk Bronze 2018 Lille NORCECA Championship Gold 2013 Langley Gold 2017 Colorado Springs Gold 2023 Charleston

Micah Makanamaikalani Christenson, born on May 8, 1993, is an American professional volleyball player. He plays as a setter for the Italian team Rana Verona. Micah also plays for the U.S. national team. He has won many medals, including bronze at the 2016 Rio and 2024 Paris Olympic Games. He also earned a bronze medal at the 2018 World Championship. Micah won gold at the 2014 World League and the 2015 and 2023 World Cups.

About Micah Christenson

Early Life and Family

Micah Christenson was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. His parents are Robert and Charlene Christenson. Both of his parents were athletes at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. His father, Robert, played basketball. His mother, Charlene, was a volleyball star. 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 a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year in Hawaii. Micah is married to Brooke Christenson. They have two sons and a daughter.

High School and College Sports

Micah played both basketball and volleyball at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama in Honolulu. He graduated in 2011. He helped his teams win three state championships. These included basketball titles in 2009 and 2011, and a volleyball title in 2011. He played in six state championship games in total.

After high school, Micah went to the University of Southern California. He played for the USC Trojans men's volleyball team there.

Micah's Volleyball Career

Playing for the U.S. National Team

Micah was a starter on 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 at the 2011 FIVB Men’s Junior World Championship in Brazil. His team finished fourth.

In 2012, Micah was the captain of the U.S. Junior National Team. They won a gold medal at the NORCECA Men's Junior Continental Championship.

Micah was called up to the senior U.S. national team in 2013. He was supposed to play on the junior team that year. He made his debut with the U.S. national team at the NORCECA Championship. The U.S. team won this event. Micah was named the Best Server and Best Setter in the tournament. He also played in the 2013 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup.

In 2014, Micah won a gold medal at the World League in Italy. He was only 20 years old when he started playing at the senior level. He is the youngest starting setter to play for the U.S. national team at both junior and senior levels.

Club Teams and Championships

Micah has played for several professional club teams. In the 2016-2017 season, he played for Cucine Lube Civitanova. His team won the Superlega, which is Italy's top volleyball championship.

In 2021, Micah signed a two-year contract to play for the Russian club, Zenit Kazan. His team had a great season in the 2020 Russian SuperLeague. They only lost one match and won the championship.

Micah Christenson's Awards

Team 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

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