Eric Anthony Sato (born May 5, 1966 in Santa Monica, California) is a former American volleyball player, who was a member of the United States men's national volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. He was serving (jump serve) and defensive specialist. After the Olympics he played pro beach volleyball.[1]
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Full name | Eric Anthony Sato | ||||||||||||||||
Born | May 5, 1966 (1966-05-05) (age 56) Santa Monica, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
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His sister Liane also played volleyball in both the 1988 and 1992 Olympic games, capturing a bronze medal in 1992.[2]
His niece Katie plays libero for Cal State Northridge.
United States squad – 1986 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship – Gold medal | ||
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United States men's volleyball squad – 1988 Summer Olympics – Gold medal | ||
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United States men's volleyball squad – 1992 Summer Olympics – Bronze medal | ||
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