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Maxim Mikhaylov
Mikhaylov in 2016
Personal information
NationalityRussian
Born (1988-03-19) 19 March 1988 (age 36)
Kuzmolovsky, Leningrad Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union[1]
Height2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight103 kg (227 lb)
Spike360 cm (142 in)
Block340 cm (134 in)
Volleyball information
PositionOpposite hitter
Current clubZenit Kazan
Number18
Career
YearsTeams
2003–2010
2010–
Yaroslavich Yaroslavl
Zenit Kazan
National team
2008– Russia
Last updated: 21 December 2017

Maxim Mikhaylovich Mikhaylov (Russian: Максим Михайлович Михайлов, IPA: [mɐˈksʲim mʲɪˈxaɪ̯ɫəf]; born 19 March 1988) is a Russian professional volleyball player, a member of the Russia men's national volleyball team and Russian club VC Zenit-Kazan, gold medalist at the Olympic Games London 2012, silver medalist at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, bronze medalist at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008, gold medalist at the World Cup 2011, European Champion 2013 and 2017 and a multiple medalist of the World League.[2][3]

Career

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Maxim Mikhaylov started playing volleyball in the Leningrad region under the guidance of Valery Besprozvannykh. From 2003 till 2010 he performed as an outside striker for Yaroslavich Yaroslavl, a team from Yaroslavl. In 2010 he moved to Zenit Kazan.

National team

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In 2008 Russia, including Mikhaylov, won the bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Mikhaylov helped propel Russia to a 10–1 record and the World Cup 2011 gold medal following Sunday's five-set victory over silver medalist Poland. At the next Olympics, the 2012 Olympic Games in London, his team won gold.[4] Mikhaylov was named best spiker and best scorer at the 2012 Olympics.[3] In September 2013 his national team beat Italy in the final of the European Championship (3–1) and achieved the gold medal.[5] He missed the early rounds of the 2013 season due to a shoulder injury and most of the 2014 season due to injuries to both ankles, which required surgery.[3] He played at the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Olympics, winning a silver medal at the latter.

Club

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In 2010, Mikhaylov joined Zenit Kazan. With Zenit, he won the CEV Champions League in 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16,2016–17 and 2017–18 and was bronze medalist in World Championship Club in 2011.[6] Mikhaylov was voted MVP in the 2016–17 CEV Champions League finals.

Personal life

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Mikhaylov is married to Anastasia and has a son Nikita.[3]

Sporting achievements

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Clubs

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FIVB Club World Championship

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CEV Champions League

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National championship

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National team

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Mikhaylov at CEV Champions League 2017

Individual

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References

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Awards
Preceded by Best Scorer of
FIVB World League

2010
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Spiker of
FIVB World League

2010
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Scorer of
CEV Champions League

2010/2011
2011/2012
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Server of
CEV Champions League

2011/2012
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Blocker of
FIVB World League

2011
Succeeded by
Preceded by Most Valuable Player of
FIVB World League

2011
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Spiker of
CEV European Championship

2011
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Scorer of
CEV European Championship

2011
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Scorer of
FIVB Club World Championship

2011
Succeeded by
Preceded by Most Valuable Player of
FIVB World Cup

2011
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Scorer
Olympic Games

London 2012
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Spiker
Olympic Games

London 2012
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Spiker of
CEV Champions League

2013/2014
Succeeded by
Not Awarded
Preceded by
Not Awarded
Best Opposite Spiker of
CEV Champions League

2014/2015
2015/2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by Most Valuable Player of
CEV Champions League

2016/2017
2017/2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Most Valuable Player of
CEV European Championship

2017
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Not Awarded
Most Valuable Player of
FIVB Nations League

2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Best Opposite Spiker of
Olympic Games

Tokyo 2020
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Olympic Games
Preceded by Flagbearer for  ROC
(with Sofya Velikaya)
Tokyo 2020
Succeeded by
Incumbent