John Hyden

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn William•Hyden
Used nameJohn•Hyden
Born7 October 1972 in San Diego, California (USA)
Measurements196 cm / 96 kg
AffiliationsSan Diego State Aztecs, San Diego (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

John Hyden played volleyball for the United States at the 1996 and 2000 Olympic Games, as an outside hitter. Hyden played in college at San Diego State University, where he was twice named All-American. Hyden began playing on the beach more around 2000, where he played defender. He competed mostly on the AVP Tour, winning 13 titles, and competing through 2015. Hyden was AVP defensive player of the year in 2009 and 2013. In 2007 and 2008 he won the God of the Beach Tournament in Las Vegas.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1996 Summer Olympics Volleyball (Volleyball) USA John Hyden
Volleyball, Men (Olympic) United States =9
2000 Summer Olympics Volleyball (Volleyball) USA John Hyden
Volleyball, Men (Olympic) United States =11