Quick Facts
Biography
Blair Cameron Bann (born (1988-02-26)26 February 1988) is a Canadian male volleyball player. He is a member of the Canada men's national volleyball team and German club Düren, a participant in the 2016 Summer Olympics, and a gold and silver medalist at the NORCECA Men's Volleyball Championship in 2015 and 2013.
Personal life
Blair was born in Edmonton, Alberta to parents Robert and Gisele Bann. He started playing volleyball at the age of 14 for his school team, while playing for local club NAVC Gold during his high school years.
Career
Club
After playing for the UBC Thunderbirds for 5 years, Blair signed with German club Düren in 2011. He has spent the majority of his career there, apart from a one-year stint at Nantes Rezé MV in the 2013–14 season.
National Team
Blair first joined the national team in 2009. He has helped the team win gold and silver at the NORCECA Men's Volleyball Championship in 2015 and 2013, and was a member of the squad that finished 5th at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Sporting Achievements
Club
National Team
Individual
- 2009/2010 CIS Men's Volleyball Championship - Libero of the year
- 2010/2011 CIS Men's Volleyball Championship - Libero of the year
- 2011 Pan American Games - Best Digger
- 2013 NORCECA Championship - Best Receiver
- 2017 FIVB World League - Best Libero
