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Rachael Adams
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Personal information
Full name Rachael Alexis Adams
Nationality American
Born (1990-06-03) June 3, 1990 (age 35)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg)
Spike 125 in (318 cm)
Block 121 in (307 cm)
College(s) University of Texas at Austin
Volleyball information
Position Middle blocker
Current club United States
Number 5
Career
Years Teams
2013 - 2014 Poland Dąbrowa Górnicza
2014 - 2015 Italy Imoco Volley Conegliano
2015 - 2018 Turkey Eczacıbaşı VitrA
2018 - 2020 Italy US Victoria Monza
2020 - 2021 Turkey Aydın Büyükşehir Belediyespor
2021 Brazil Osasco Voleibol Clube
National team
United States United States
Medal record
Volleyball
Olympic Games
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Bronze 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team
World Championship
Gold 2014 Italy Team
World Grand Champions Cup
Bronze 2017 Japan Team
FIVB World Grand Prix
Silver 2016 Bangkok Team
FIVB Nations League
Gold 2018 Nanjing Team
Pan American Games
Gold 2015 Toronto Team
Pan-American Cup
Gold 2019 Trujillo/Chiclayo

Rachael Alexis Adams, born on June 3, 1990, is an amazing American former professional volleyball player. She was a key player, often called a "middle blocker," for the United States women's national volleyball team. Rachael helped her team win a gold medal at the World Championship in 2014 and a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

Rachael Adams' Volleyball Journey

Rachael Adams started her volleyball journey in Cincinnati, Ohio. She attended Mount Notre Dame High School where she played volleyball. After high school, she continued to play in college. She joined the team at the University of Texas at Austin.

College Achievements

While playing for the University of Texas, Rachael was a standout player. In 2012, she was chosen as one of the top four finalists for the Honda Sports Award in volleyball. This award recognizes the best female college athletes in the United States.

Playing for Team USA

Rachael was an important part of the USA national volleyball team.

  • In 2014, her team won the gold medal at the World Championship. They beat China 3-1 in the final match.
  • At the 2016 World Grand Prix, Rachael was named one of the "Best Middle Blockers." She shared this honor with Brazilian player Thaísa Menezes.
  • In 2016, she also won a bronze medal with Team USA at the Rio Olympic Games.

Playing for Clubs Around the World

Rachael also played for professional volleyball clubs in different countries.

  • With her team Eczacıbaşı VitrA from Turkey, she won a gold medal at the 2016 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship in 2016.
  • In the 2016–17 CEV Champions League, her team Eczacıbaşı VitrA won the bronze medal. They defeated the Russian team Dinamo Moscow 3-0. Rachael was again recognized as the "Best Middle Blocker" in this competition.
  • After the 2017-2018 season, she joined the Italian club Monza. She played in the top Italian volleyball league, called the Italian A1 league.

Awards and Honors

Rachael Adams has received many awards for her amazing skills in volleyball.

Individual Awards

  • 2013: Nominee for the Honda Sports Award for volleyball.
  • 2016: Named "Best Middle Blocker" at the World Grand Prix.
  • 2016-17: Named "Best Middle Blocker" at the CEV Champions League.

Club Medals

  • 2016–17 CEV Champions League: Med 3.png Bronze Medal with Eczacıbaşı VitrA.

National Team Medals

  • 2013: Gold medal with cup.svg Gold Medal at the Pan-American Volleyball Cup.
  • 2013: Gold medal with cup.svg Gold Medal at the NORCECA Championship.
  • 2013: Silver medal with cup.svg Silver Medal at the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup.
  • 2014: Gold medal with cup.svg Gold Medal at the FIVB World Championship.
  • 2015: Gold medal with cup.svg Gold Medal at the FIVB World Grand Prix.
  • 2016: Silver medal with cup.svg Silver Medal at the FIVB World Grand Prix.
  • 2016: Bronze medal with cup.svg Bronze Medal at the Summer Olympics.

See also

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