Maxim Mikhaylov (volleyball)

Maxim Mikhaylovich Mikhaylov (Russian: Максим Михайлович Михайлов, IPA: [mɐˈksʲim mʲɪˈxaɪ̯ɫəf]; born 19 March 1988) is a Russian professional volleyball player, a member of the Russia men's national volleyball team and Russian club VC Zenit-Kazan, gold medalist at the Olympic Games London 2012, silver medalist at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, bronze medalist at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008, gold medalist at the World Cup 2011, European Champion 2013 and 2017 and a multiple medalist of the World League.[2][3]

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Mikhaylovich and the family name is Mikhaylov.
Maxim Mikhaylov
Mikhaylov in 2016
Personal information
NationalityRussian
Born (1988-03-19) 19 March 1988
Kuzmolovsky, Leningrad Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union[1]
Height2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
Spike360 cm (142 in)
Block340 cm (134 in)
Volleyball information
PositionOpposite hitter
Current clubZenit Kazan
Number18
Career
YearsTeams
2003–2010
2010–		Yaroslavich Yaroslavl
Zenit Kazan
National team
2008– Russia
Honours
Volleyball
Representing  ROC
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place2020 TokyoTeam
Representing  Russia
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place2012 LondonTeam
Bronze medal – third place2008 BeijingTeam
FIVB World Cup
Gold medal – first place2011 JapanTeam
World Grand Champions Cup
Silver medal – second place2013 JapanTeam
FIVB World League
Gold medal – first place2011 GdanskTeam
Gold medal – first place2013 Mar del PlataTeam
Silver medal – second place2010 CórdobaTeam
Bronze medal – third place2008 Rio de JaneiroTeam
Bronze medal – third place2009 BelgradeTeam
FIVB Nations League
Gold medal – first place2018 LilleTeam
European Championship
Gold medal – first place2013 Denmark/PolandTeam
Gold medal – first place2017 PolandTeam
World U19 Championship
Gold medal – first place2005 AlgeriaUnder-19
World U21 Championship
Silver medal – second place2007 MoroccoUnder-21
European Junior Championship
Gold medal – first place2006 RussiaUnder-20
Last updated: 21 December 2017

Career

Maxim Mikhaylov started playing volleyball in the Leningrad region under the guidance of Valery Besprozvannykh. From 2003 till 2010 he performed as an outside striker for Yaroslavich Yaroslavl, a team from Yaroslavl. In 2010 he moved to Zenit Kazan.

National team

In 2008 Russia, including Mikhaylov, won the bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Mikhaylov helped propel Russia to a 10–1 record and the World Cup 2011 gold medal following Sunday's five-set victory over silver medalist Poland. At the next Olympics, the 2012 Olympic Games in London, his team won gold.[4] Mikhaylov was named best spiker and best scorer at the 2012 Olympics.[3] In September 2013 his national team beat Italy in the final of the European Championship (3–1) and achieved the gold medal.[5] He missed the early rounds of the 2013 season due to a shoulder injury and most of the 2014 season due to injuries to both ankles, which required surgery.[3] He played at the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Olympics, winning a silver medal at the latter.

Club

In 2010, Mikhaylov joined Zenit Kazan. With Zenit, he won the CEV Champions League in 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16,2016–17 and 2017–18 and was bronze medalist in World Championship Club in 2011.[6] Mikhaylov was voted MVP in the 2016–17 CEV Champions League finals.

Personal life

Mikhaylov is married to Anastasia and has a son Nikita.[3]

Sporting achievements

FIVB Club World Championship

CEV Champions League

National championship

National team
Mikhaylov at CEV Champions League 2017

Individual
  • 2007 FIVB U21 World Championship – Best server
  • 2010 FIVB World League – Best scorer
  • 2010 FIVB World League – Best spiker
  • 2010 FIVB World Championship – Best spiker[7]
  • 2011 CEV Champions League – Best scorer
  • 2011 FIVB World League – Best blocker
  • 2011 FIVB World League – Most valuable player[3]
  • 2011 CEV European Championship – Best scorer
  • 2011 CEV European Championship – Best spiker
  • 2011 FIVB World Cup – Most valuable player
  • 2011 FIVB Club World Championship – Best scorer
  • 2012 CEV Champions League – Best server
  • 2012 CEV Champions League – Best scorer
  • 2012 Olympic Games London – Best scorer[3]
  • 2012 Olympic Games London – Best spiker[3]
  • 2012 Order of Friendship[8]
  • 2014 CEV Champions League – Best opposite spiker
  • 2015 CEV Champions League – Best opposite spiker[9]
  • 2016 CEV Champions League – Best opposite spiker
  • 2016 Men's European qualification – Best opposite spiker[10]
  • 2017 CEV Champions League – Most valuable player
  • 2017 Russian Championship – Most valuable player
  • 2017 CEV European Championship – Most valuable player
  • 2018 CEV Champions League – Most valuable player
  • 2018 FIVB Nations League – Most valuable player
  • 2021 Olympic Games Tokyo – Best opposite spiker

References
  1. Maksim Mikhaylov. sports-reference.com
  2. Maxim Mikhaylov Archived 26 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine. rio2016.com
  3. Maxim Mikhaylov. nbcolympics.com
  4. Olympic Men's Volleyball: Russia Defeats Brazil For Olympic Gold – huffingtonpost.com – 12 August 2012
  5. Russian giants add yet another title to their unique showcase – cev.lu – 29 September 2013
  6. Awards World Championship Club 2011 Qatar
  7. "BEST SPIKERS -fivb.org
  8. Указ Президента Российской Федерации от 13.08.2012 № 1165 «О награждении государственными наградами Российской Федерации» Archived 25 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  9. Individual Awards Archived 26 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine -cev.lu –
  10. 2016 European Olympic Qualification - Men - Dream Team .youtube.com
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