Dave Saunders (volleyball)

David Patrick Saunders (born October 19, 1960, in Seattle, Washington) is a former volleyball player from the United States. He was a member of the American Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Four years later, when Seoul hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics, he once again won a gold medal.

Dave Saunders
Personal information
BornDavid Patrick Saunders
October 19, 1960 (1960-10-19) (age 62)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Medal record
Men's volleyball
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1984 Los Angeles Indoor
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Indoor
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1986 Paris
FIVB World Cup
Gold medal – first place1985 Japan
Goodwill Games
Silver medal – second place 1986 Moscow

He played for the UCLA Bruins and won three NCAA national championships. Saunders is a member of the 2022 class of the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame.

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