Micah Christenson's Nationality

Last Modified Aug 6, 2024 01:05 GMT
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Three-time Olympian Micah Christenson is a volleyball player, born on May 8, 1993. He earned a bronze medal at the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics and finished 10th at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. His World Championships experience includes participation in 2014, 2018, and 2022, with a bronze medal won in 2018. Most recently, at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA's volleyball men's team defeated Brazil in the quarterfinals with a score of 3-1 and advanced to the semifinals, which will take place on August 7. Christenson led the USA against Brazil with 42 assists, six digs, three kills, and one ace.

The American plays in the setter position and he went to the University of Southern California, playing for the USC Trojans from 2012 to 2015, followed by Volley Lube from 2015 to 2018, Modena Volley from 2018 to 2021, and, as of August 2024, playing for Zenit Kazan. He has achieved significant honors in both club and individual competitions throughout his volleyball career. At the club level, he won the CEV Champions League in the 2017–18 season and the FIVB Club World Championship in 2017.

Micah Christenson Nationality

Micah Christenson's nationality is American; he was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the United States. He has represented the United States national team since 2013, earning a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, gold medals at the 2015 and 2023 Japan FIVB World Championships, and multiple medals in the FIVB World League, FIVB Nations League, and NORCECA Championship.

Domestically, Micah secured the Italian Cup and Italian Championship in the 2016-17 season with Cucine Lube Civitanova, the Italian Supercup in 2018-19 with Modena Volley, and the Russian Cup in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons with Zenit Kazan, along with the Russian Superleague in 2022-23.

Micah Christenson Hometown

Micah Christenson hails from Honolulu, Hawaii, in the United States. His full name, Micah Makanamaikalani Christenson, means "Gift from Heaven," a name chosen by his parents after his mother underwent surgery while she was pregnant, uncertain about his survival. His father, Robert, played basketball at the University of Hawaii-Hilo, and his mother, Charlene, won three national volleyball championships and was a two-time All-American at Hilo.

Micah married Brooke Fournier, a former beach volleyball player for USC, in Hawaii shortly after the Rio Games. The couple has two sons, Ezekiel, born in 2018, and Quinn, born in 2020, and a daughter, Finley. He enjoys hobbies such as bodysurfing, basketball, and spending time with his family.

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Micah Christenson's Medal Record

HonoursEventYearLocation
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2016Rio de Janeiro
FIVB World Championship
Bronze medal – third place2018Italy/Bulgaria
FIVB World Cup
Gold medal – first place2015Japan
Gold medal – first place2023Japan
Bronze medal – third place2019Japan
FIVB World League
Gold medal – first place2014Florence
Bronze medal – third place2015Rio de Janeiro
FIVB Nations League
Silver medal – second place2019Chicago
Silver medal – second place2022Bologna
Silver medal – second place2023Gdańsk
Bronze medal – third place2018Lille
NORCECA Championship
Gold medal – first place2013Langley
Gold medal – first place2017Colorado Springs
Gold medal – first place2023Charleston

FAQ's On Micah Christenson Nationality

A. Micah Christenson plays in the position of a setter. 

A. Micah Christenson attended the University of Southern California (USC).

A. Micah Christenson is 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters) tall.

A. Micah Christenson won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

A. Micah Christenson enjoys bodysurfing, basketball, and spending time with his family.

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