Rob Heidger, Jr.

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRobert C. "Rob"•Heidger, Jr.
Used nameRob•Heidger, Jr.
Born3 June 1969 in Danville, California (USA)
Measurements198 cm / 100 kg
AffiliationsOakley/Ehow.com
NOC United States

Biography

Rob Heidger played beach volleyball at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Heidger played in college at UC Santa Barbara. He had been a top basketball player in high school and junior college. Heidger played beach volleyball professionally primarily on the AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) Tour, and was voted AVP Rookie of the Year in 1994, Most Improved Player in 1995, and Sportsman of the Year in 1996. He and Kevin Wong won the 1999 San Diego International Invitational. Heidger’s son, Marcus, also became a top beach volleyballer.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2000 Summer Olympics Beach Volleyball (Volleyball) USA Rob Heidger, Jr.
Beach Volleyball, Men (Olympic) Kevin Wong =5