Bas van de Goor is a retired Dutch middle blocker who was one of the central figures in the Netherlands’ historic 1996 season. He helped the Dutch win both the World League and Olympic gold in Atlanta and was named MVP of the Olympic tournament.
Van de Goor also won World Championship silver in 1994 and European Championship gold in 1997. Standing 209 cm, he combined exceptional size with quickness in the middle and later became an International Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee.
Player Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sebastiaan Jacques Henri van de Goor |
| Date of Birth | September 4, 1971 |
| Birthplace | Oss, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Position | Middle Blocker |
| Height | 209 cm |
| National Team | Netherlands Men’s National Volleyball Team |
| Olympic Appearances | Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 |
| Olympic Medal | Gold — Atlanta 1996 |
| Career Status | Retired |