Stanley Recognized as Hero During Summer of 2011

B.J. Hoeptner Evans August 17, 2011

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Photo: Courtesy of the FIVB

Clay Stanley poses with the banner with his image that was hung from the compeition hall at the FIVB World League Final Round in July.

B.J. Hoeptner Evans
Manager, Media Relations and Publications
Phone: (719) 228-6800
E-Mail: bj.evans@usav.org

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 17, 2011) – Clay Stanley is used to making heroic plays on the court for the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team, the defending Olympic gold medalist.

This summer, Stanley (Honolulu, Hawaii), who was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2008 Olympic men’s volleyball tournament, has been honored as a hero for his talents at opposite for the U.S. Men.

During the 2011 FIVB World League campaign, Stanley was named an “FIVB Hero” to help promote the sport.

A large banner with Stanley’s image was hung on the competition hall in Gdansk, Poland, where the World League Final Round took place. He was also featured on World League posters.

In total, 16 male volleyball players from 14 countries were selected as FIVB Heroes. The unveiling of a further 16 FIVB Heroes from the world in women's indoor volleyball will take place at the Grand Prix final in Macau (Aug. 24-28).

More recently, Stanley has been featured on a billboard in Colorado Springs as part of a campaign to promote the city’s relationship with the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Olympic movement.

Clay Stanley's photo appears on a billboard in Colorado Springs that promotes the city's association with the U.S. Olympic Committee. Photo: Courtesy of the City of Colorado Springs Clay Stanley's photo appears on a billboard in Colorado Springs that promotes the city's association with the U.S. Olympic Committee. Stanley, 33, who does not seek out the spotlight, has been flattered by the attention, but he has other achievements on his mind.

“The most important thing to me is helping the team qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games and then defend our medal,” he said.

The U.S. Men will begin that quest on Aug. 29-Sept. 3 when they compete at the NORCECA Continental Championship in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

The top two finishing teams will qualify for the FIVB World Cup on Nov. 20-Dec. 4 in Japan. The top three finishers at the World Cup will qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

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