Murphy Troy

Murphy Troy
Personal information
Full nameMurphy Edward Troy
NationalityAmerican
Born (1989-05-31) May 31, 1989 (age 37)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Southern California
Height6 ft 8 in (2.02 m)
Weight218 lb (99 kg)
Spike140 in (360 cm)
Block140 in (350 cm)
Volleyball information
PositionOpposite
Number11
Career
YearsTeam
2008–2011
2011–2013
2013–2014
2014–2016		USC Trojans
Andreoli Latina
Saint-Nazaire VBA
Lotos Trefl Gdańsk
National team
YearsTeam
2011–2016 United States
Medal record
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2016 Rio de JaneiroTeam
World Cup
Gold medal – first place2015 Japan
World League
Gold medal – first place2014 Florence
Bronze medal – third place2015 Rio de Janeiro
NORCECA Championship
Gold medal – first place2013 Canada
Pan American Cup
Gold medal – first place2012 Santo Domingo
Silver medal – second place2011 Gatineau
NORCECA Champions Cup
Silver medal – second place2015 Detroit
Updated on 28 April 2021

Murphy Edward Troy (born May 31, 1989) is an American former volleyball player, a member of the United States men's national volleyball team, NORCECA Champion 2013, gold medalist of Pan-American Cup 2012 and World League 2014.

Personal life

Murphy Troy married his long-time girlfriend Blair Tarnutzer on October 29, 2016 in La Quinta, California.

Troy enjoys visiting his sister Sarah "Sadie" Troy in Virginia, where she has worked as a Historical Interpreter at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello since 2014.

Career

Clubs

In 2014 Troy moved from France to Polish club Lotos Trefl Gdańsk. On April 19, 2015 he achieved Polish Cup, which is first trophy of Lotos Trefl Gdańsk in history of club. He was awarded a title of Best Server of tournament. Then he won with Polish club silver medal of Polish Championship. In May 2015 signed new one-year contract with Lotos Trefl Gdańsk. Troy left Gdańsk in 2016. He announced his retirement on June 1, 2017.[citation needed]

National team

In 2014 American national team, including Troy, won gold medal of the World League.

Sporting achievements

Clubs

National championships

National team

Individual

References