Rafał Buszek
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| Full name | Rafał Piotr Buszek | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Polish | ||||||||||||||||||
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April 28, 1987 Dębica, Poland |
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| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 347 cm (137 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 327 cm (129 in) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Outside hitter | ||||||||||||||||||
| Current club | ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle | ||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 7 (club), 21 (national team) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Last updated: 26 October 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||
Rafał Buszek (born 28 April 1987) is a Polish volleyball player, a member of Poland men's national volleyball team and Polish club ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle, a participant of the Olympic Games (Rio 2016), 2014 World Champion, Polish Champion (2013, 2015, 2016).
Buszek was born in Dębica, Poland. He is married to Aleksandra. In September 2016 Buszek and his wife announced via social media they are expecting their first child. On October 19, 2016 their son was born and Rafał announced his arrival and added photo via Instagram in February 2017.
On April 28, 2015 Buszek achieved his second title of Polish Champion with Asseco Resovia Rzeszów. On May 4, 2015 he signed a contract with another Polish club ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle.
Buszek debuted in the Polish national team on May 29, 2014 against Brazil (0-3). He was appointed by coach Stephane Antiga on World League 2014. Initially, he was supposed to be a deputy to principal players during matches in Brazil, but after a few victories (amongst others, the winning match with Brazil on May 31, 2014) he became a favorite to play at the World Championship. On August 16, 2014 Buszek was appointed to the squad at the World Championship held in Poland. On September 21, 2014 he won the title of World Champion 2014 as part of this team. On October 27, 2014 he received a state award granted by the Polish President Bronisław Komorowski - Gold Cross of Merit for outstanding sports achievements and to promote Polish in the world.
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