Mike Whitmarsh was a former professional beach volleyball player who won a silver medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics. On February 17, 2009, the 46-year-old Whitmarsh was found dead in his home in Solana Beach, California. According to the San Diego county medical examiner's office, a friend found Whitmarsh unresponsive in a car inside the garage of his home. Authorities had not released an official cause of Whitmarsh's death.SignOnSanDiego.com: Volleyball, basketball standout found dead North County Times: Olympic volleyball player dies (February 17, 2009)
Whitmarsh Awards
- AVP Best Blocker 2002
- AVP Lifetime Achievement 2004
- AVP Role Model Award 2003
- AVP Rookie of the Year 1990
- AVP Special Achievement 2003Beach Volleyball Database: Mike Whitmarsh Profile
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Birthplace
San Diego, California
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February 17, 2009
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Attended Monte Vista High School
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Political science
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Height
6'7"
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Played basketball for the University of San Diego
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Played basketball in Germany for several years
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Began playing professional beach volleyball in 1990
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Won silver medal in beach volleyball, along with partner Mike Dodd, during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia
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Won 26 tournaments and more than $1.6 million during his volleyball careerBeach Volleyball Database: Mike Whitmarsh Profile
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Whitmarsh is survived by his wife, Cindy Whitmarsh, and two childrenSignOnSanDiego.com: Volleyball, basketball standout found dead
