Rita Crockett

Rita Louise Crockett (born November 2, 1957 in San Antonio, Texas) is a former American competitive volleyball player and Olympic silver medalist.[1] Crockett played NCAA Division I volleyball with the Houston Cougars. She is currently the head volleyball and beach volleyball coach and the assistant athletic director for the FIU Panthers at Florida International University.[2]

Rita Crockett
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
BornRita Louise Crockett
November 2, 1957 (1957-11-02) (age 65)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight141 lb (64 kg)
Medal record
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 0 1 0
Pan American Games 0 1 0
Total 0 2 0
Women’s volleyball
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1984 Los AngelesTeam
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place1983 CaracasTeam

Crockett is known professionally by her married name, Rita Buck-Crockett. Her height is 5'9".[3]

References

  1. "Rita Crockett". Volleyball Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  2. FIU Women's Volleyball. Retrieved 2016-11-16.
  3. "Olympedia – Rita Crockett". Olympedia. Retrieved January 30, 2023.


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