Bob Ctvrtlik

Bob Ctvrtlik
Personal information
Full nameRobert Jan Ctvrtlik
BornJuly 8, 1963 (1963-07-08) (age 61)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
College / UniversityPepperdine University
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Number4
National team
1985–1996 United States
Medal record
Men's volleyball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Indoor
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona Indoor
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 1986 France Indoor
Bronze medal – third place 1994 Greece Indoor
FIVB World Cup
Gold medal – first place 1985 Japan
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Japan
Goodwill Games
Silver medal – second place 1986 Moscow
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1987 Indianapolis Indoor
Silver medal – second place 1995 Mar del Plata Indoor

Robert Jan "Bob" Ctvrtlik (/stəˈvɜːrtlɪk/;[1] born July 8, 1963) is a retired American volleyball player who is a three-time Olympian, Olympic gold medalist, and a former member of the International Olympic Committee. He is a 1985 graduate of Pepperdine University.[2][3]

In 2007, Ctvrtlik was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.[4]

  1. ^ "Olympics 101 - U.S. News & World Report". Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2006.
  2. ^ "Bob Ctvrtlik". Washington Post. Archived from the original on July 26, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  3. ^ Anderson, Bruce (May 13, 1985). "The Waves rolled in". Sports Illustrated. New York City: Time. Archived from the original on July 25, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  4. ^ "Bob Ctvrtlik". International Volleyball Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023.