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The Hidden Struggles of Olympic Aspirations: The Journey of BYU Alum Taylor Sander
Competing in the Olympics is the pinnacle of achievement for many athletes. It represents the culmination of years of relentless training, dedication, and sacrifice. However, the path to the Games is often filled with challenges, both visible and hidden. For Taylor Sander, a BYU alum and accomplished volleyball player, the decision to pursue or step back from Olympic dreams highlights the often-overlooked complexities athletes face.
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Athletes, coaches with BYU connections to represent at Tokyo Olympics
The 2021 Summer Olympics kicked off Friday with the opening ceremony, highlighting athletes of all nations. Five athletes and two coaches with BYU connections will represent their nations in their respective sports.
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BYU men's volleyball begins national championship run against Lewis
The No. 2 BYU men's volleyball team will face off against No. 3 Lewis in the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament on May 6 in Columbus, Ohio.
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BYU athletes making Olympic history since 1912
The Cougars have made a mark in the Olympics since BYU's first Olympian competed in 1912. More than a century later, BYU-affiliated athletes — including students, coaches and professors — have participated in dozens of Olympic events and collectively earned 34 medals.
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BYU volleyball's Brenden Sander begins pro career in Italy
BYU volleyball star and All-American Brenden Sander will follow in his brother's footsteps and begin his professional career in Italy with BluVolley Verona.
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Brenden Sander talks volleyball future
BYU senior Brenden Sander passes the ball in a win against USC March, 15, 2018. Sander's older brother, Taylor, also played for the BYU men's volleyball team. (Josh Ellis)
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Men's volleyball won't settle for sixth place in 2015
Jaylen Reyes bumps the ball for a teammate during a men's volleyball match against Cal State Northridge in the Smith Fieldhouse. (Sarah Hill)
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BYU sports 2014 timeline
Tyler Haws drives against a Portland defender during the first half of the triple overtime loss against Portland. (Photo courtesy AP Photo/Greg Wahl-Stephens)
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The highs and the lows of BYU sports in 2014: A year to remember
Cougars start and end the season strong. (Donna Peloquin)
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Sander leads USA to gold and wins MVP
Taylor Sander led the U.S. Men's National Team to a 3-1 victory (31-29, 21-25, 25-10, 25-23) against top-ranked Brazil last Sunday in Florence, Italy, earning the U.S. a second World League title.
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Cougars in the Pros: Taylor Sander
It was two months ago that the BYU men's volleyball team was in Chicago playing in the NCAA semifinals against Stanford. Because the Cougars had beaten Stanford multiple times in the season already, fans found the 3-2 loss disappointing.
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BYU men's volleyball falls just short in National Semifinal
Taylor Sander and the No. 2 seed BYU men's volleyball team (21-9) fell just short of a berth in the national championship Thursday night, falling to the No. 3 seed Stanford University (24-8) in the NCAA Tournament Semifinal.
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BYU men's volleyball secures second seed in NCAA tournament
The BYU men's volleyball team (21-8) is the No. 2 seed in the 2014 NCAA Men's Volleyball Championships, receiving a bye into the Thursday semifinals following an impressive sweep of the MPSF tournament and winning their second consecutive MPSF title.
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BYU men's volleyball falls to UC Santa Barbara 3-1
The No 3. BYU men's volleyball team lost to No. 5 UC Santa Barbara 3-1 (21-25, 25-15, 25-22, 28-26).
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No. 2 BYU men's volleyball takes a five-set loss against No. 10 Hawaii
No. 2 BYU men’s volleyball ended its six-match winning streak with a 3-2 loss against No. 10 Hawaii (16-25, 19-25, 26-24, 25-18, 15-12).
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BYU men's volleyball takes another loss from Hawaii 3-0
The No. 2 BYU men's volleyball team was swept for the second time this season by Hawaii losing 3-0 (37-35, 25-20, 25-19).
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BYU men's volleyball undefeated at home for the entire season
The No. 1 BYU men's volleyball team snagged a 3-1 win against No. 9 UCLA, taking over the No. 1 seed spot in the conference tournament (22-25, 25-22, 28-26, 25-21).
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BYU men's volleyball fights its way to a 3-2 win against UCSB
The BYU men's volleyball team competed for five sets against UCSB, eventually continuing its undefeated home court advantage with a narrow win (25-17, 25-22, 25-21, 25-18, 15-13).
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