Mariusz Wlazły | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | Mariusz Wlazły |
Nickname | Szampon (shampoo) |
Born | August 4, 1983 |
Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) |
Weight | 79 kg (170 lb) |
Spike | 366 cm |
Block | 335 cm |
Volleyball information | |
Position | Opposite spiker |
Current team | PGE Skra Bełchatów |
National team | |
Poland |
Mariusz Wlazły (born August 4, 1983 in Wieluń) is a Polish professional volleyball player. He plays as an attacker for Skra Bełchatów and Poland men's national volleyball team.
He was a member of the Polish junior team, which won the World Junior Championship in 2003. He made his debut in the senior squad during 2004 summer season and by FIVB World League 2005 he already established himself as one of the most important players of the national team. In 2006 he won second place at FIVB Senior World Championships in Japan. During that tournament he has been nominated to the Most Valuable Player award, losing only to Brazilian star Giba.
In June 2006 Mariusz married Paulina Drewicz (volleyball player from Skra Bełchatów team). In January 2009, they welcomed their first child, a son named Arkadiusz.
July 2008 he became Ambassador of action of fund Dr Clown, which helps children with cancer.
For his sport achievements, he received:
Golden Cross of Merit in 2006.
With Skra Bełchatów he won the bronze medal at the 2007-08 Indesit Champions League and also was individually awarded "Best Spiker".[1] He won the bronze medal at the 2009–10 CEV Indesit Champions League, playing with Skra Bełchatów and was awarded "Best Scorer".[2]
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