Two-time Olympic bronze medalist Maxwell Holt is serving major inspiration vibes after his podium finish at Paris 2024! The US volleyball star sat down with CGTN Sports Scene to reflect on his career, cultural curiosity, and why China's league scored big in his playbook.
While Team USA fell short against Poland in a nail-biting semifinal, Holt's squad bounced back with a 3-0 sweep against Italy for bronze – proving resilience is his middle name (well, technically it's 'middle blocker').
What’s next? The athlete’s post-Olympic power move: joining Shanghai Bright! 'Chinese culture fascinated me,' Holt revealed, praising the league’s facilities and talent. Talk about sports being the ultimate language – no Google Translate needed!
As for LA 2028? At 41, Holt’s keeping options open: 'Never say never!' Whether he spikes or spectates, one thing’s clear: this globetrotting athlete’s story is still set to volley
onward.
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2-time Olympic bronze medalist Holt reflects on journey at Paris 2024
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