United States Ryan Millar

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  • Birthdate: January 22, 1978
  • Weight: 216 lbs (98 kg)
  • Height: 68 (2.04 m)
  • Age: 31 years
  • Gender: Male

Athlete Medal Count

  • Gold 1
  • Silver 0
  • Bronze 0
  • Total 1

Athlete Profile

  • Two-time Olympian, finished fourth on the 2004 squad with 70 points and tied for fourth with 16 blocks.
  • Was the third-leading scorer at the 2007 NORCECA Continental Championships, totaling 45 points in five matches in helping the U.S. win a gold medal.
  • Also was the second-leading blocker as the U.S. won the gold at the Americas' Cup and was second among all blockers in World League pool play with 36 in 89 attempts.
  • Was co-coach of the BYU team in 2006 following the sudden resignation of Tom Peterson but returned to the national team and withdrew his name from coaching consideration.
  • Did not play with the U.S. in 2001, instead playing professionally in Italy.
  • Was named Best Blocker at the 2005 FIVB World Grand Championships as the U.S. won the silver medal.
  • One of only five players to be selected first-team AVCA All-American three times and led BYU to the NCAA tournament title in 1999.

Overall Medal Count

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Overall Medal Count
Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
Flag of United States 36 38 36 110
Flag of China 51 21 28 100
Flag of Russia 23 21 28 72
Flag of Britain 19 13 15 47
Flag of Australia 14 15 17 46

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