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Sergey Tetyukhin
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Tetyukhin in 2016
Personal information
Full name Sergey Yuryevich Tetyukhin
Nickname Tyutik
Nationality Russian
Born (1975-09-23) 23 September 1975 (age 49)
Ferghana, Uzbek SSR, USSR
Height 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight 89 kg (196 lb)
Spike 345 cm (136 in)
Block 338 cm (133 in)
Volleyball information
Position Outside hitter
Current club Belogorie Belgorod (general manager)
Career
Years Teams
1992–1999
1999–2001
2001–2006
2006–2008
2008–2009
2009–2011
2011–2018		 Lokomotiv Belgorod
Maxicono Parma
Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
Dynamo-Tattransgaz
Lokomotiv Belgorod
Zenit Kazan
Belogorie Belgorod
National team
1996–2016 Russia Russia (450)
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  Russia
Olympic rings.svg
Olympic Games
Gold 2012 London Team
Silver 2000 Sydney Team
Bronze 2004 Athens Team
Bronze 2008 Beijing Team
World Championship
Silver 2002 Argentina Team
World Cup
Gold 1999 Japan Team
Gold 2011 Japan Team
Silver 2007 Japan Team
World League
Gold 2002 Belo Horizonte Team
Silver 1998 Milan Team
Silver 2000 Rotterdam Team
Bronze 1996 Rotterdam Team
Bronze 1997 Moscow Team
Bronze 2001 Katowice Team
Bronze 2006 Moscow Team
Bronze 2008 Rio de Janeiro Team
Bronze 2009 Belgrade Team
European Championship
Silver 1999 Austria Team
Silver 2005 Italy/Serbia and Montenegro Team
Silver 2007 Russia Team
Bronze 2001 Czech Republic Team
Bronze 2003 Germany Team
European League
Silver 2004 Czech Republic Team
Last updated: 29 December 2017

Sergey Yuryevich Tetyukhin (born September 23, 1975) is a famous former Russian volleyball player. He was born in Fergana, Uzbekistan. He is 1.97 meters (about 6 feet 5 inches) tall. He played as a "passer-attacker," which means he was good at both receiving the ball and hitting it over the net.

Sergey Tetyukhin is one of only three male volleyball players in history to win four Olympic medals. What makes him extra special is that he's the only volleyball player (male or female) to have won all three types of Olympic medals: gold, silver, and bronze! His gold medal came at the London Olympics. He also competed in six Summer Olympic Games, and he was even the flag-bearer for Russia in 2016.

Amazing Achievements and Awards

Sergey Tetyukhin has won many awards throughout his career, both for his individual skills and with his teams.

Individual Awards

  • 1999 He was named the Best Receiver at the European Championship.
  • 2001 He received the Order of Friendship, a special award from Russia.
  • 2002 He was chosen as an Outside Hitter in the "Super Seven Selection" at the FIVB World Championship.
  • 2003 He was the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the CEV Champions League.
  • 2009 He received the Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland."
  • 2011 He was named the Best Server in the CEV Champions League.
  • 2012 He received the Order of Honour from Russia.
  • 2014 He was again the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the CEV Champions League.
  • 2014 He was named the Best Outside Spiker at the FIVB Club World Championship.
  • 2016 He was the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the Olympic Qualifier.
  • 2016 He was recognized as the Volleyball Ambassador of the Year by the European Confederation.

Club Team Success

Sergey Tetyukhin played for several top volleyball clubs, winning many championships with them.

CEV Champions League

This is one of the biggest club competitions in Europe.

  • Gold medal with cup.svg 2002/2003 - with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
  • Gold medal with cup.svg 2003/2004 - with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
  • Bronze medal with cup.svg 2004/2005 - with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
  • Bronze medal with cup.svg 2005/2006 - with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
  • Gold medal with cup.svg 2007/2008 - with Dynamo-Tattransgaz
  • Silver medal with cup.svg 2010/2011 - with Zenit Kazan
  • Gold medal with cup.svg 2013/2014 - with Belogorie Belgorod

FIVB Club World Championship

This is a worldwide competition for the best club teams.

  • Bronze medal with cup.svg 2009 - with Zenit Kazan
  • Gold medal with cup.svg 2014 - with Belogorie Belgorod

CEV Cup

Another important European club competition.

  • Bronze medal with cup.svg 1996/1997 - with Belogorie Belgorod
  • Gold medal with cup.svg 2008/2009 - with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
  • Gold medal with cup.svg 2017/2018 - with Belogorie Belgorod

CEV Challenge Cup

  • Silver medal with cup.svg 2001/2002 - with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod

National Championships (Russia)

Sergey Tetyukhin also won many titles in Russia with his clubs.

  • 1994/1995 Silver medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Lokomotiv Belgorod
  • 1994/1995 Simple gold cup.svg Russian Cup, with Lokomotiv Belgorod
  • 1995/1996 Silver medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Belogorie Belgorod
  • 1995/1996 Simple gold cup.svg Russian Cup, with Belogorie Belgorod
  • 1996/1997 Gold medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Belogorie Belgorod
  • 1996/1997 Simple gold cup.svg Russian Cup, with Belogorie Belgorod
  • 1997/1998 Gold medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Belogorie-Dynamo Belgorod
  • 1997/1998 Simple gold cup.svg Russian Cup, with Belogorie-Dynamo Belgorod
  • 1998/1999 Silver medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Belogorie-Dynamo Belgorod
  • 2001/2002 Gold medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2002/2003 Gold medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2002/2003 Simple gold cup.svg Russian Cup, with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2003/2004 Gold medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2004/2005 Gold medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2004/2005 Simple gold cup.svg Russian Cup, with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2005/2006 Silver medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2006/2007 Gold medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Dynamo-Tattransgaz
  • 2006/2007 Simple gold cup.svg Russian Cup, with Dynamo-Tattransgaz
  • 2007/2008 Bronze medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Dynamo-Tattransgaz
  • 2008/2009 Simple gold cup.svg Russian Cup, with Lokomotiv-Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2009/2010 Gold medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Zenit Kazan
  • 2009/2010 Simple bronze cup.svg Russian Cup, with Zenit Kazan
  • 2010/2011 Simple gold cup.svg Russian SuperCup 2010, with Zenit Kazan
  • 2010/2011 Gold medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Zenit Kazan
  • 2011/2012 Simple gold cup.svg Russian Cup, with Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2012/2013 Gold medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2012/2013 Simple gold cup.svg Russian Cup, with Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2013/2014 Simple gold cup.svg Russian SuperCup 2013, with Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2013/2014 Bronze medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2013/2014 Simple bronze cup.svg Russian Cup, with Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2014/2015 Simple gold cup.svg Russian SuperCup 2014, with Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2014/2015 Silver medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2014/2015 Simple silver cup.svg Russian Cup, with Belogorie Belgorod
  • 2015/2016 Bronze medal with cup.svg Russian Championship, with Belogorie Belgorod

National Team Medals

Sergey Tetyukhin was a key player for the Russian national team for many years, winning numerous medals in major international tournaments.

Senior Team Medals

  • 1996 Bronze medal with cup.svg FIVB World League
  • 1997 Bronze medal with cup.svg FIVB World League
  • 1998 Silver medal with cup.svg FIVB World League
  • 1999 Gold medal with cup.svg FIVB World Cup
  • 1999 Silver medal with cup.svg CEV European Championship
  • 2000 Silver medal with cup.svg Olympic Games
  • 2000 Silver medal with cup.svg FIVB World League
  • 2001 Bronze medal with cup.svg FIVB World League
  • 2001 Bronze medal with cup.svg CEV European Championship
  • 2002 Gold medal with cup.svg FIVB World League
  • 2002 Silver medal with cup.svg FIVB World Championship
  • 2003 Bronze medal with cup.svg CEV European Championship
  • 2004 Bronze medal with cup.svg Olympic Games
  • 2004 Silver medal with cup.svg CEV European League
  • 2005 Silver medal with cup.svg CEV European Championship
  • 2006 Bronze medal with cup.svg FIVB World League
  • 2007 Silver medal with cup.svg FIVB World Cup
  • 2007 Silver medal with cup.svg CEV European Championship
  • 2008 Bronze medal with cup.svg Olympic Games
  • 2008 Bronze medal with cup.svg FIVB World League
  • 2009 Bronze medal with cup.svg FIVB World League
  • 2011 Gold medal with cup.svg FIVB World Cup
  • 2012 Gold medal with cup.svg Olympic Games

Junior Team Medals

Sergey Tetyukhin also had success early in his career with the junior national team.

  • 1994 Gold medal with cup.svg CEV U21 European Championship
  • 1995 Gold medal with cup.svg FIVB U21 World Championship

Images for kids

  • Russian 2012 olympians 9

    Sergey Tetyukhin (right) at a meeting with the President of Russia after the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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