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George Roumain

George Roumain
Personal information
BornMarch 28, 1976 (1976-03-28) (age 48)
HometownParkland, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
College / UniversityPepperdine University
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Number15 (national team)
National team
1999–2001 United States

George Roumain (born March 28, 1976) is an American former volleyball player. Roumain played volleyball for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and was considered the nation's top recruit.[1] He played college volleyball for Pepperdine University, where he was a three-time All-American and was named National Player of the Year in 1998 and 1999.[2][3][4]

Roumain was on the United States national volleyball team from 1999 to 2001.[2] He competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.[2][5]

In 2008, Roumain was inducted into the Pepperdine Hall of Fame.[6]

Beach volleyball

Roumain played beach volleyball in the AVP, and partnered with Sinjin Smith twice just before Smith retired.[2] In 2004, with his partner Jason Ring, Roumain won the Huntington Beach Open title.[7] He was selected as the AVP Rookie of the Year in 2004.[2]

Awards

  • Three-time All-American
  • Two-time NCAA National Player of the Year — 1998, 1999
  • AVP Rookie of the Year — 2004
  • Pepperdine Hall of Fame — 2008

References

  1. ^ "Towering Talent". Sun Sentinel. August 16, 1994. Retrieved July 24, 2023. (subscription required)
  2. ^ a b c d e "George Roumain". Beach Volleyball Database. Archived from the original on October 17, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  3. ^ Jackson, Mckenzie (February 23, 2022). "Pepperdine Men's Volleyball Honored 1992 Title Team at Alumni Night". The Malibu Times. Archived from the original on January 28, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  4. ^ Sandoval, Greg (April 30, 1998). "Roumain in the Right Place, Right Time, Right Sport". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 16, 2023. (subscription required)
  5. ^ "George Roumain". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  6. ^ "George Roumain". Pepperdine University Athletics. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  7. ^ Yoon, Peter (May 31, 2004). "Roumain, Ring Take Huntington Beach Title". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 2, 2023. (subscription required)
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