Paula Weishoff

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Paula Weishoff
Personal information
BornPaula Jo Weishoff
May 1, 1962 (1962-05) (age 62)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
College / UniversityUniversity of Southern California
Volleyball information
PositionMiddle blocker
Number1 (1984)
6 (1992)
3 (1996)
National team
1981–1996 United States
Medal record
Women’s volleyball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1984 Los Angeles Team
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona Team
World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 1982 Peru
FIVB World Grand Prix
Gold medal – first place 1995 Shanghai
Goodwill Games
Bronze medal – third place 1986 Moscow
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1983 Caracas Team

Paula Jo Weishoff (born May 1, 1962) is a retired female volleyball player from the United States and three-time Olympian who played with the United States women's national volleyball team.[1][2] As a middle blocker, Weishoff won a silver medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles[3] and a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where she was named as the tournament's outstanding player.[1][4][5] She also competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.[1]

While representing the United States, Weishoff won a bronze medal at the 1982 FIVB World Championship, a silver medal at the 1983 Pan American Games, a bronze medal at the 1986 Goodwill Games, and a gold medal at the 1995 FIVB World Grand Prix.[4]

Weishoff was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame for her career achievements in 1998.[1]

College

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In 1980, after graduating from West High School in Torrance, California, Weishoff played volleyball with the University of Southern California for one season.[4] She helped her team win the NCAA Championship, and was selected as an All-American.[4]

International competitions

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  • 1981 – NORCECA (gold)
  • 1982 – World Championship (bronze)
  • 1983 – NORCECA (gold)
  • 1983 – Pan American Games (silver)
  • 1984 – Summer Olympics (silver)
  • 1986 – Goodwill Games (bronze)
  • 1986 – World Championship
  • 1991 – NORCECA Championships (silver)
  • 1991 – World Cup
  • 1992 – Summer Olympics (bronze)
  • 1992 – FIVB Super Four (bronze)
  • 1995 – World Grand Prix (gold)
  • 1996 – Summer Olympics (7th place)

Coaching career

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After retiring as a player, Weishoff became a volleyball coach. She was the head coach of the Concordia University women's volleyball team, and then transferred to the University of California, Irvine to coach the women's team.[6]

Weishoff served under head coach Hugh McCutcheon of the United States women's national volleyball team for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, as an assistant coach along with Karch Kiraly.[7][6]

Personal life

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Weishoff is 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m). She was married to Karl Hanold.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Paula Weishoff". International Volleyball Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Paula Weishoff". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016.
  3. ^ "American Women Win in Volleyball". The New York Times. United Press International. August 2, 1984. p. B10. Retrieved September 10, 2024. (subscription required)
  4. ^ a b c d "Paula Weishoff". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  5. ^ Bondy, Filip (August 8, 1992). "Barcelona: Volleyball; No More Tears: Women Bully Way to Bronze". The New York Times. p. 31. Retrieved September 4, 2024. (subscription required)
  6. ^ a b "Paula Weishoff". Volleybox.net. Archived from the original on August 2, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Paula Weishoff". UC Irvine Athletics. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  8. ^ "Karl Hanold vs Paula Weishoff". UniCourt. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
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