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- Brazil, France, the United States and the former Soviet Union are the only teams to win multiple gold medals at the men's tournament since its introduction. The remaining six editions of the Men's Olympic Volleyball Tournament were won each by a different country including Japan, Poland, Netherlands, Russia, and the defunct Yugoslavia.
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The Soviet Union won a medal in both the men's and women's competition at the first five Olympics that included volleyball, including the men's gold medal in Tokyo. The Japanese women's team won the gold at the inaugural Olympic volleyball competition, and the silver at the following two Games.
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Mar 8, 2024 · From 1964 through 1980, the Soviet Union and Japan combined to win nine of the 10 gold medals in men's and women's volleyball. The only other champion in that stretch was Poland, whose underdog men rallied from match-point down in a memorable Montreal final to defeat the Soviets in five sets.
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Feb 5, 2023 · With four and three gold medals, respectively, the Soviet Union and Brazil have been the most dominant nations in the FIVB Men’s World Cup whereas China, with their five victories, and Cuba, with four, have ruled the roost in FIVB Women’s World Cup.
The most Olympic volleyball gold medals won by a male team is 3, achieved by USSR in 1964, 1968 and 1980. This was equalled by USA in 1984, 1988 and 2008; and by Brazil in 1992, 2004 and 2016. All three nations won at least one of their gold medals at a home Games.
Gold medals appear to be more evenly distributed in men's volleyball than in women's: the former Soviet Union (three titles), United States (three) and Brazil (three) are the only teams to have won the tournament more than once. The remaining six editions were won each by a different country.
Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, the Soviet Union still led the rankings in Olympic volleyball, having won a total of 12 medals from 1964 to 1988. Meanwhile, Brazil ranked second, having...
Official Volleyball results from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Full list of gold, silver and bronze medallists as well as photos and videos of medal-winning moments.
