Stacy Sykora, First USA Olympic Libero Silver Medalist 3 Time Olympian

Stacy Sykora also known as "Syko" is the first official Olympian to play in the official libero role for America, a three-time Olympian and silver medalist.

Stacy Sykora, the designated libero for USA Volleyball Team, executes a pass during an exhibition match against top-ranked Brazil at Clune Arena. (Rachel Boettcher, U.S. Air Force)

Stacy Sykora. 

Stacy Sykora (in foreground) is an American Olympic silver medalist and three-time Olympian having played in...

• 2000 Sydney, 2nd best digger in the Olympics
• 2004 Voted Best Libero in the Athens Olympics
• 2008 Beijing Olympic finals and silver medalist 

College Volleyball Accomplishments

• Two-time All Big 12 at Texas A & M - coached by 1984 Olympic silver medalist Laurie Flachmeier Corbelli

• Two-time Second Team AVCA All American

• Asics Volleyball All America Honorable Mention

Stacy Sykora (in foreground) USA Volleyball Olympic Bronze medalist - 2000 Sydney, 2nd best digger in the Olympics, 2004 Voted Best Libero in the Athens Olympics

• Three-time Olympic volleyball team member in 2000 Sydney, 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing
• USA Volleyball Olympic Bronze medalist - 2000 Sydney, 2nd best digger in the Olympics
• USA Olympic Volleyball - 2004 Voted Best Libero in the Athens Olympics 
• USA Volleyball Olympics Silver Medalist  - 2008 Beijing

First official "libero" in USA Womens Volleyball history

• 2001 Volleyball World Cup -Voted Best Receiver
• 2001 World Grand Champions Cup - Voted Best Digger

Stacy established herself as a professional volleyball player representing the United States on the following international teams:

Italy - Mirabilandia Teodora Ravenna, Starfin Ravenna, Lines Ecocapitanata Altamura

Brazil - Volei Futuro

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