Łukasz Kozub
Łukasz Kozub (born 3 November 1997) is a Polish volleyball player. At the professional club level, he plays for Trefl Gdańsk.
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Nationality | ![]() | ||||
Born | Rzeszów, Poland | 3 November 1997||||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||
Weight | 88 kg (194 lb) | ||||
Spike | 320 cm (126 in) | ||||
Volleyball information | |||||
Position | Setter | ||||
Current club | ![]() | ||||
Number | 4 | ||||
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Career
National team
On 12 April 2015, the Polish national team, including Kozub, won a title of the U19 European Champions. They beat Italy in the final (3–1).[1][2] He took part in the 2015 European Youth Olympic Festival, and on 1 August 2015 achieved a gold medal after the final match with Bulgaria (3–0). On 23 August 2015, Poland achieved its first title of the U19 World Champions. In the final his team beat hosts – Argentina (3–2).[3]
On 10 September 2016, he achieved a title of the U20 European Champion after winning 7 out of 7 matches at the tournament, and beating Ukraine in the final (3–1).[4] On 2 July 2017, Poland, including Kozub, achieved a title of the U21 World Champions after beating Cuba in the final (3–0).[5] Kozub was awarded an individual award for the Best Setter of the whole tournament.[6] His national team won 47 matches in a row and never lost.[7]
Sporting achievements
Youth national team
Universiade
- 2019
Summer Universiade
Individual awards
- 2017: FIVB U21 World Championship – Best Setter
References
- "ME kadetów: Ogromny sukces reprezentacji Polski! Jest złoto!". sportowefakty.wp.pl (in Polish). 12 April 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- "Poland crown fabulous campaign with gold, Italy and Turkey complete podium". CEV. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- "History rewritten for Poland as they grab first ever Boys' U19 gold medal". fivb.com. 24 August 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- "Poland triumph with U20 European gold in Plovdiv". CEV. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- "Poland shut out Cuba to triumph with U21 World Championship gold!". fivb.com. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- "Great generation of Polish players celebrate time together with U21 world title". fivb.com. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- "47 games without losing! I am so proud of these boys – coach Pawlik". fivb.com. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
External links
- Player profile at the European Volleyball Confederation
- Player profile at PlusLiga.pl (in Polish)
- Player profile at Volleybox.net