Xander Ketrzynski

Xander Ketrzynski
Personal information
NationalityCanada Canadian
Born (2000-01-27) January 27, 2000 (age 26)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
EducationToronto Metropolitan University
Height2.07 m (6 ft 9 in)
Weight100 kg (220 lb)
Spike370 cm (146 in)
Block335 cm (132 in)
Volleyball information
PositionOpposite
Current clubIncheon Korean Air Jumbos
Career
YearsTeam
2018–2020
2020–2021
2021
2021–2022
2022–2025
2025–2026
2026–		Ryerson Rams
Al Sadd
Ribnica Kraljevo
SK Aich/Dob
SVG Lüneburg
AS Cannes
Incheon Korean Air Jumbos
National team
YearsTeam
2018–2019
2021–		 Canada U21
 Canada
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  Canada
NORCECA Championship
Silver medal – second place2021 Durango City

Xander Ketrzynski (born January 27, 2000) is a Canadian volleyball player. He is a member of the Canada men's national volleyball team and a participant in 2024 Summer Olympics.

Career

In 2020, Ketrzynski signed a contract to play in Qatar. Ketrzynski competed for the Canadian team as part of the 2024 FIVB Men's Volleyball Nations League. In July 2024, Ketrzynski was named to Canada's 2024 Olympic team.

Personal life

Xander Ketryznski along with his two brothers attended York Mills Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Canada.

For post secondary education, Ketrzynski attended Toronto Metropolitan University.

References

  1. ↑ "Xander Ketrzynski". olympic.ca. Canadian Olympic Committee. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  2. ↑ Elliott, Andrea (November 13, 2020). "Ketrzynski starting professional career in Qatar". TMU Bold. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  3. ↑ Valderrama, Aeron Paul (June 22, 2024). "Xander Ketrzynski's heroics propel Canada to VNL Final Round". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Captain Nick Hoag leads Canadian men's Olympic volleyball team into Paris". Toronto Star. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Canadian Press. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  5. ↑ Fenton, Caela (July 8, 2024). "Team Canada men's volleyball team ready to smash it in Paris". Canadian Olympic Committee. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  6. ↑ McCabe, Tom (January 16, 2019). "Rams rookie Xander Ketrzynski is the next big thing". Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Retrieved July 20, 2024.