Dain Blanton

Volleyball Player

Birthday November 28, 1971

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace California

Age 52 years old

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About

Beach volleyball player who, along with partner Eric Fonoimoana, won the gold medal at the 2000 Olympic Games. He is the first African-American beach volleyball player to win a major championship.

Before Fame

He was Orange County Player of the Year as a high school student.

Trivia

He is one of very few volleyball players ever to win a title at the collegiate, professional, and Olympic level.

Family Life

His sister, Le Lei, swam at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

Associated With

He finished second to Andrew Firestone on the reality series "The Bachelor".