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Brett Walsh

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Brett Walsh
Personal information
Full nameBrett James Walsh
Born (1994-02-19) February 19, 1994 (age 30)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
HometownCalgary, Alberta
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Spike347 cm (137 in)
Block315 cm (124 in)
College / UniversityUniversity of Alberta
Volleyball information
PositionSetter
Current clubPoitiers
Number8
Career
YearsTeams
2012–2017
2017–2018
2018–2020
2020–2021
2021–2023
2023–
Alberta Golden Bears
Gi Group Monza
Knack Roeselare
Halkbank Ankara
PAOK Thessaloniki
Poitiers
National team
2016– Canada
Honours
Representing  Canada
Men's Volleyball
FIVB World League
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Curitiba Team
NORCECA Championship
Silver medal – second place 2021 Durango City
Silver medal – second place 2023 Charleston
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Colorado Springs
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Winnipeg
Last updated: 14 August 2024

Brett James Walsh (born February 19, 1994) is a Canadian professional volleyball player. He is a member of the Canada men's national volleyball team, representing Canada at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Career

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Club

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He played university volleyball for the Alberta Golden Bears where he won National Championships in 2014 and 2015 and was named the CIS Men's Volleyball Player of the Year in 2016.[1][2]

National Team

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Walsh first played for Canada in 2016, and was named to the 2016 FIVB Volleyball World League squad.[3]

He was a member of Canada's squad for the 2022 FIVB World Championship, as well as the 2024 Summer Olympics.[4][5]

Honours

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College

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Individual

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References

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  1. ^ "2018-19 University of Alberta Golden Bears Volleyball Media Guide" (PDF). U Sports. 2019. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  2. ^ "Of the Year" (PDF). U Sports. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "Team Roster - Canada - FIVB Volleyball World League 2016". Archived from the original on 15 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Team Roster - Canada". volleyballworld.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Brett Walsh - Bio". olympic.ca. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  6. ^ "2013-14 CIS Men's Volleyball News". usports.ca. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  7. ^ "2014-15 CIS Men's Volleyball News". usports.ca. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  8. ^ "2015-16 CIS Men's Volleyball News". usports.ca. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  9. ^ "2016-17 CIS Men's Volleyball News". usports.ca. Retrieved 14 Aug 2024.
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