(1954-07-31)July 31, 1954 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died
January 24, 1986(1986-01-24) (aged 31) Matsue, Japan
Height
6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
College / University
University of Houston
Volleyball information
Position
Outside hitter
Number
7
National team
1974–1984
United States
Medal record
Women's volleyball
Representing the United States
Olympic Games
1984 Los Angeles
Team
World Championship
1982 Peru
Pan American Games
1983 Caracas
Team
Flora Jean "Flo" Hyman (July 31, 1954 – January 24, 1986) was an American athlete who played volleyball. She was an Olympic silver medalist and played professional volleyball in Japan.
Hyman was the most popular volleyball player in the world due to her talent and charisma.[1] For her achievements and pioneering role in the sport, Hyman was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 1988.[1]
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Flora Jean "Flo" Hyman (July 31, 1954 – January 24, 1986) was an American athlete who played volleyball. She was an Olympic silver medalist and played...
The FloHyman Memorial Award was conferred annually between 1987 and 2004 by the Women's Sports Foundation in Washington, D.C., United States, on the...
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Athlete of the Year 1978, 1985 LPGA William and Mousie Powell Award 1987 FloHyman Memorial Award 1992 USGA Bob Jones Award 1998 Old Tom Morris Award 2000...
Harris (1953–1990), actor and comedian Helen Humes (1913–1981), singer FloHyman (1954–1986), volleyball player Etta James (1938–2012), singer Bud Jamison...
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of the Year 1981 Succeeded by Jimmy Connors Preceded by Evelyn Ashford FloHyman Memorial Award 1990 Succeeded by Diana Golden-Brosnihan Preceded by Margaret...
Award". Life and Fitness. 6 November 2015. Retrieved 13 November 2013. "FloHyman Memorial Award description". Women's Sports Foundation. Archived from...
a day to remember Olympic volleyball player FloHyman for her achievements and work for equality. Hyman died suddenly of Marfan Syndrome, a genetic disorder...
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