Antônio Carlos Moreno

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Antônio Carlos Moreno
Personal information
Full nameAntônio Carlos Moreno
Born (1948-06-11) 11 June 1948 (age 76)
Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil
Height1.92 m (6 ft 3+1⁄2 in)
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Number8 (1968)
5 (1972–1980)
National team
1967–1980File:Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing File:Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1967 Winnipeg Team
Silver medal – second place 1975 Mexico City Team
Silver medal – second place 1979 Caguas Team
Bronze medal – third place 1971 Cali Team

Antônio Carlos Moreno (born 11 June 1948) is a Brazilian former volleyball player and four-time Olympian. Moreno competed in the 1968, 1972, 1976, and the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1] He was the captain of the Brazilian team in all of his four Olympic appearances.[2] He was an outside hitter.[2]

Personal life

Moreno's son, Carlos, was a setter for the Brigham Young University (BYU) volleyball team.[2] In 2004, Carlos led BYU to the NCAA Championship title and was selected as the AVCA National Player of the Year.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Antônio Carlos Moreno". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Vincent, Stephen (7 April 2003). "Moreno earning respect on his own merits". The Daily Universe. Archived from the original on 12 January 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  3. ↑ "Carlos Moreno". University of San Diego Athletics. Archived from the original on 30 September 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.

External links

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