Fans vote Patterson, Ludwig favorites of 2013
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Fans voted on FIVB's Facebook page |
Lausanne, Switzerland, January 6, 2014 - Many beach volleyball players wowed fans during the 2013 FIVB beach volleyball season, but USA's Casey Patterson and Germany's Laura Ludwig were the standouts for fans online.
The fan vote corresponds with the official 2013 Fédération Internationale de Volleyball Beach Volleyball season awards, chosen by players that participate on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour.
Fan favorite Ludwig was also voted as the Most Inspirational Player and the Best Defensive Player by her peers.
Patterson, who did not receive an additional award, awed fans throughout the season with his energy on the court, which often included dance moves to accompany his signature hair style.
2013 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour/FIVB Open Award Winners - voted by players
Most Outstanding - Kerri Walsh, United States
Best Blocker - Talita Antunes, Brazil Best Defensive Player - Laura Ludwig, Germany Best Hitter - Talita Antunes, Brazil Best Offensive Player - Talita Antunes, Brazil Best Setter - Ilka Semmler, Germany Most Improved Player - Kira Walkenhorst, Germany Most Inspirational - Laura Ludwig, Germany Sportsperson - Taiana Lima, Brazil Top Rookie - Kira Walkenhorst, Germany Team of the Year - Talita Antunes & Taiana Lima, Brazil
2013 Men's FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour/FIVB Open Award Winners - voted by players Most Outstanding - Phil Dalhausser, United States Best Blocker - Pedro Salgado, Brazil Best Defensive Player - Bruno Oscar Schmidt, Brazil Best Hitter - Janis Smedins, Latvia Best Offensive Player - Janis Smedins, Latvia Best Setter - Janis Smedins, Latvia Most Improved Player - Alvaro Filho, Brazil Most Inspirational - Jake Gibb, United States Sportsman - Janis Smedins, Latvia Top Rookie - Alvaro Filho, Brazil Team of the Year - Janis Smedins and Aleksandrs Samoilovs, Latvia
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